VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN NAMED AT HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

By Holmes County Herald | May 21, 2024 |

Dillon Jennings
Dillon Jennings is the proud son of Ms. Keshia Jennings and Mr. Courtney Jefferson. He is also the honorable grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Don and Sandra Jennings, Ms. Idella Jefferson, and Mr. George Jones. His loving nature has set him on the path of making a difference in the lives of his community and loved ones. His life goal is to reach beyond the stars to obtain success no matter the circumstances. He has always been determined to beat any obstacles placed in his journey.
As a scholar athlete, Dillon has earned a 4.21 GPA, which includes 21 college credits during his high school career. To match his academic achievements, he has actively participated in various extracurricular activities which includes being a member of the National Honor Society, the National Beta Club, the Student Government Association, Senior Class Council, HCCHS Jaguar Basketball Team and a host of other activities. He has had active roles in several community organizations and activities.
He served as a Page for Representative Bryant Clark at the State Capitol and he was selected as the Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Delta, “Youth of the Year”, for two consecutive years for community service performed. In his senior year, he was selected “MVP” of his team and was also named “1st Team All District”.
After much planning and inspiration from his mother, Ms. Keisha Jennings, his principal Mr. Antwayn Patrick and the remarkable support from family and friends, Dillon has decided to attend Jackson State University to pursue a career in civil engineering. Lastly, he leads his life by Psalms 37:23 which reads, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and He delighted in his way.”

DeUndra J. Wilson
DeUndra J. Wilson is the proud daughter of Ms. Denise Crockett and Mr. DeUndre Wilson of Tchula, MS. Throughout her high school journey, she has participated in the Student Council, Yearbook Club, National Beta Club, Rotary Interact and Student Government Association. In addition to her in-school activities, DeUndra has taken part in several programs, including serving as a page for Representative Bryant Clark, UMMC’s Mosaic program, AP Physics camp, and various summer bridge programs. This year, she had the opportunity to complete work-based learning at UMMC through Holmes County Central High School, which helped her gain practical experiences in the field of nursing.
Upon graduation, DeUndra plans to enroll in Holmes Community College to major in nursing. She plans to become a pediatric nurse. After obtaining her associate degree in nursing, she intends to pursue her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Once she completes her education, her goal is to help bring affordable medical services and equipment to her hometown, as well as open a community learning center to provide youth with access to resources and opportunities.
This is her way of giving back to the community that supported her growth. In her eyes, the sky is the limit, and anything is possible with hard work. She lives by the saying, “Dream until it becomes your reality.”

Ja’Quan Jefferson
Ja’Quan Jefferson is the proud son of Ms. Minnie Jefferson and the late Mr. James Jefferson. He is a native of Thornton, MS. Within the span of four years, Ja’Quan has participated in various STEM competitions, the Personal Finance Challenge of Mississippi, and the National Personal Finance Challenge of Ohio. He is also a member of the HCCHS Senior Class Council, Technology Student Association, and the ACT 20+ Club. He has a stellar ACT score of 26 and has maintained superior grades.
All of this has led to his becoming a co-Salutatorian for the Holmes County Central High Class of 2024. He plans to attend Mississippi State University and major in Finance. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career as a financial analyst. He lives by the saying, “You don’t get what you dream of; you get what you work hard for.”
Holmes County Central High School will have its 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 24 at 9:00 a.m. at Holmes Community College, Frank Branch Coliseum.

HCCHS
Graduating Class of 2024
Kyntrell Adams
Trevon Ambrose
* ^ KeMarion Anderson
* Armoni Banks
Jamiya Banks
* Sharonisha Bell
* Camiyah Berry
De’brodric Black
* Wa’shaunte Blanden
Zania Boyd
Kendarius Brown
Calvin Buchanan
* Lamarion Buchanan
* Kamiyah Burden
* Troy Burns
* Aaliyah Campbell
* Connor Campbell
* Akeelah Carter
Carlos Clark
* ^ Jada Clay
Tarriyannah Cobbins
* Khylen Cockrell
* Lamarcus Crawford
* Jeremiah Curry

* Carnaz Davis
Chrishunna Davis
* Willia Davis
William Davis, Jr.
* Nictavious Dawson
* A’Niyah Dean
* Madison Dixon
* Kitonia Donelson
* ^ Omari Edwards
My’ Lynn Epps
* Lemmie Fiffer
Maurese Fleming
Keyon Friar
Radaja Gallion
Paris Gatson
* Can’Darius Gibson
Shakirah Gibson
* Yasmine Gibson
Destiny Gordon
* Tamyra Granderson
* Kiara Hardy
* Tamara Haynes
Terrance Hibbler, Jr.
* Mikiah Hodges
Tyler Holmes
* Akerriya Horton
* Destinee Howard
* Keenan Howard
* Destiny Hudson
**JaQuan Jefferson
* Kenwanis Jefferson
* Shidarius Jefferson
* A’Vianna Jenkins
*** Dillon Jennings
* Ameyeir Johnson
Daveon Johnson
* Martavious Johnson
* Damion Jones
* Jayla Jones
Kenkalous Jones
* ^ Jayla Jordan
Marcus Journigan
Deandria Keys
Shamarion Keys
Tamarcus Keys
Amiya Kimble
Teiarra Kincaid
Le’keebrah Kirklin
* Ze’Amanti Kirklin
L.V. Lacey
Shaterra Lampkin
Christopher Landfair
* Elrod Landfair, Jr.
Jartiest Langston
Marque Langston
* Abrianna Levy
Rashaun Lewis
Charles Luckett-Tyes, Jr.
Jamarvion Martin
Tayler Mayze
Anthony McCline
* Eboni Mckinney
Jaden Meeks
DaVarius Mike
* Dekyra Mitchell
Geterria Mitchell
Jamarrio Mitchell
* ^ Imia Moore
* Mekhira Morton
Le’mora Nelson
* Jakayla Norwood
* December Parks
* Rayniya Pate
* Dazlyn Post
* Mar’khia Powell
* Tyler Primer
* Jamiah Rand
Jontavia Randle
* ^ Shamarion Redmond
Frank Robertson
* Olivia Robinson
Tamara Roby
Christopher Rodgers
* ^ Keirra Rogers
* Neikira Shaffer
* Nivea Simmons
* Trinity Simmons
Ca’marious Sly
* Brakiaya Smart
* ^ Jamiyah Smart Armstrong
Jerakayah Smith
Wykeria Smith
* Au’nya Stewart
Bobby Stewart
Damyah Stewart
Deshunti Stewart
* Marshay Stewart
Davasia Stroud
* Tayshaun Sturgis
Arkyia Sutherland
Datavious Sutherland
* Amayia Taylor
Jamiya Taylor

Takandra Teague
Jala Thomas
* Kasmin Thomas
Marques Thomas
Alfred Thompkins, Jr.
* Markaysia Toliver
* Nakiya Travis
Traveon Travis
* Vallandra Travis
Ta’nayra Vanarsdale
* ^ Pondarrius Vance
Jermiah Veal
Brikiyah Wade
Ma’liyah Wade
* Devin Walden
* Miranda Walden
Harkira Washington
Javianna Washington
Kaleb Washington
* Beyonce’ Webster
* Jarvis Whiteside
Ivyon Williams
* Jamiah Williams
* ^ Kawaiya Williams
* Kenneth Williams
* Trenton Williams
* Camirin Wilson
** ^ Deundra Wilson
* IXana Winters
* ^ Toni Woodberry
* ^ Shon’ece Woods
* Cordarren Woodson
Takendra Wright
Shi’Ron Young
Sonjanay Young
***Class Valedictorian
**Class Salutatorian
*Honor
^ Graduate with Diploma Endorsement
Career and Technical
Endorsement Graduates
Kemarion Anderson
Jada Clay
Omari Edwards
Damion Jones
Jamiyah Smart-Armstrong
Pondarrius Vance
Kawaiya Williams
DeUndra Wilson
Shonece Woods
Academic Endorsement Graduates
Omari Edwards
Jayla Jordan
Toni Woodberry
Distinguished Academic Graduates
Jada Clay
JaQuan Jefferson
Dillon Jennings
Imia Moore
Shamarion Redmond
Keirra Rogers