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H.W. Byers High School ACT 20+ Club

“One Goal, One Passion: Education” is our motto. H. W. Byers is proud to announce the names of students who have earned an ACT score of 20 or above, with the highest being 28. These students include seniors Justin Brooks, Matthew Butler, David Glass, Kearee Jackson, Marian Parker, Bianca Seldon, Shedarah Teamer, Erica Walker, and Adrien Young; juniors include Sean Maness and Trevor Moore. Each student received a T-shirt provided by H & F Properties, LLC. “I am very excited that our students are excelling and taking accountability for their learning. As Malcolm X said, ‘Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.’ This is a message that we try to instill in all of our students here at H. W. Byers and throughout the Marshall County School District.” said Monica Cowan. Pictured above, from left, back row: Kearee Jackson, Shedarah Teamer, Bianca Seldon, Trevor Moore, and Justin Brooks; front row: Marian Parker, Sean Maness, Adrien Young, Matthew Butler, and David Glass. Not Pictured: Erica Walker.

Brent Adams named STAR student; selects Chris Hedglin STAR teacher

Brent Adams

Brent T. Adams has been named as a STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student for the 2007-08 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council’s M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation, sponsor of the STAR program.

The Marshall Academy senior will be honored during the 18th annual Education Celebration on April 11 at Mississippi College in Clinton. The prestigious event is co-sponsored by Entergy Mississippi, AT&T, Mississippi Power Company, BancorpSouth and Trustmark National Bank.

STAR students are selected on the basis of academic excellence. Both American College Test scores and scholastic averages are compared to determine the school’s STAR Student, explained Vickie Powell of Jackson, vice president of Foundation Programs. “The STAR program encourages and promotes academic achievement among Mississippi’s high school seniors.”

Each STAR Student is asked to designate a STAR Teacher, the classroom teacher who has made the greatest contribution to the student’s scholastic achievement.

Christopher J. Hedglin was designated STAR teacher.

Over 500 STAR Students and STAR Teachers will receive recognition from MEC’s Swayze Foundation at the celebration. The top 20 STAR Students – the All-Star Scholars – and their STAR Teachers will be presented scholarship awards provided by the Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation. The highlight of the Education Celebration will be the naming of the Mississippi STAR Student for 2008, winner of the coveted $24,000 Cook Foundation scholarship.

Additional local support for the STAR program is provided by MEC members from communities across the state.

Adams, 17, is the son of Gary and Lorena Adams of Holly Springs.

Honors and activities include Zach Ross Leadership Award, Boys State district attorney 2006, Mr. Marshall Academy 2007, Beta Club, Wendy’s High School Heisman state finalist, National Honor Society, yearbook editor 2007, class president 2004 and 2005, Key Club, ABC participant, FCA, varsity football 2005-07 (all-conference 2005-06, MPSA all-star team 2007), varsity basketball 2005-07 (all-conference 2006) and track.

Hedglin, former teacher at MA, now teaches at Oxford High School. He received his BA from Millsaps and his MA from the University of Mississippi. Hedglin has been teaching four years and this is his second time to be named STAR teacher.

Andrea Joyce receives scholarship

Andrea Joyce, a senior at Potts Camp School, has been selected as a recipient of the 2008 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. This award, funded through the Comcast Foundation, recognizes high school seniors from Comcast Communities for commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. Scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 grant. Andrea is the valedictorian of the senior class at Potts Camp School and plans to attend the University of Mississippi and major in accounting.

Art contest recognition

Two gifted art students from Potts Camp School have received recognition in the Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest. Pictured from left: seventh grader Kimberly Allen and eighth grader Jordan Mitchell both received honorable mention in the contest for their paintings of mallard ducks. Kimberly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Allen of Potts Camp, and Jordan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mitchell of Potts Camp. Melissa Corry is the gifted art teacher at Potts Camp School.

Holly Springs High School honor roll, third nine weeks

Ninth Grade, Principal’s List: Audrianna Crane, Kelvin Govan, Ashley Pryor

10th Grade, Principal’s List: Anthony Alexander, Brittany Govan, Jonathan Selman, Kalisha Smith, Takeyla Warfield

11th Grade, Princpal’s List: Bianca Kilpatrick, Lindsey Lewis, Lashunda Miller, Taranekia Robinson, Jemelanie Smith

12th Grade, Superintendent’s List: Jasmine Caldwell; Principal: Lakenya DeBerry, Seigee Jones, Myisa Lewis, Keena Pegues, Kimberly Pegues, Trisha Streater

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