RAYMOND — Hinds Community College’s Honors Institute presented 19 students with awards of excellence for the 2016-17 academic term. Each named a faculty mentor, who received a certificate as an Honored Faculty Member during a ceremony April 26.
Honors Scholars carry 12 or more honors hours and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better and have at least 20 hours of community service.
Distinguished Honors Scholars carry 18 or more honors hours and have two semesters in the Leadership Program. They must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or better and have at least 30 hours of community service.
Kaleel Brown, left, an Honors Scholar, with Music Instructor Ben Bullock
Ashleigh Chatfield, an Honors Scholar, with Interpreter Training Technology Instructor Sandra Hester
Ada Ginger, right, a Distinguished Honors Scholar, with Spanish Instructor Nancy Ray
Johnna Graise, an Honors Scholar, who honored Director of Bands Shane Sprayberry, who was unable to attend the ceremony. She is pictured with Music Department Secretary Annie Moore.
Mary-Saphrona Grey, left, an Honors Scholar, with Art Instructor Sarah Teasley
Scottilyn Lloyd, left, an Honors Scholar, with District Director of Student Recreation Mark Stanton
Allison Mack, an Honors Scholar, with Biology Instructor Beth Guider
Kaitlyn O’Keefe, left, a Distinguished Honors Scholar, with Music Instructor Jane Joseph
Wyatt O’Keefe, right, an Honors Scholar, with Philosophy Instructor Stephen Wedding
Reginald Pickering, left, a Distinguished Honors Scholar, with Art Instructor and Gallery Director Melanie Atkinson
Tyler Tatum, left, a Distinguished Honors Scholar, with Business Administration Instructor Mike Clark
Taylor Scroggins, right, an Honors Scholar, with Theatre and Drama Director Alison Stafford
Alexis Thompson, left, an Honors Scholar, with English Instructor Tammy McPherson
Jenny White, left, an Honors Scholar, with Hi-Steppers Director Angela Hite
Caroline Williams, right, an Honors Scholar, with Academic Counselor Simonee Miller
Jabari Williams, left, an Honors Scholar, with Director of Sustainability Jason Pope
Logan Williamson, right, an Honors Scholar, with History Instructor Sheila Hailey
Also awarded as Honors Scholars were Jennifer Skeeter and Bradey Acy Owen, who were unable to attend the ceremony. Skeeter’s honored mentor is Chemistry Instructor Jason Webb. Owen’s honored mentor is Assistant Baseball Coach Nick Ammirati.
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