I believe the opening of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” represents an important milestone. If I’m correct, this is the last movie whose trailer I saw prior to the pandemic. I’ve made a ton of jokes about how many times I had to sit through the trailers for “Morbius” and “Top Gun: Maverick” before those movies opened, but unless I’m mistaken, this was the last holdout. Was the two-year-plus wait worth it? Not really. It’s not the disaster/punchline that “Morbius” was, but it isn’t up to the level of a crowd-pleasing smash like “Top Gun: Maverick,” either. The new film takes place long before the “Despicable Me” movies, but after 2015’s “Minions.” 11-year-old Gru (Steve Carell, whose vaguely-Eastern-European accent is even more annoying when he adds childlike affectations) dreams of one day becoming a supervillain. Luckily there’s a spot open on the legendary squad known as the Vicious 6 since they kicked out founding member Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin) right after he procured them a powerful relic. The Vicious 6, now led by Belle Bottom (Taraji P. Henson), dismiss Gru for being too young, and he retaliates by stealing the relic for himself. He’s soon abducted by Wild Knuckles, who is planning his comeback. Gru is simultaneously terrified and in awe of his favorite villain. Maybe as a side-project to the kidnapping, W.K. can mentor him on becoming a supervillain. Of course, we can’t forget about the Minions’ role in all of this. Gru keeps a hoard of the happy henchman (all voiced by Pierre Coffin) in his mother’s basement. Unbeknownst to any of the villains, Gru gave the relic to a bumbler named Otto, who traded it for a Pet Rock. An irate Gru fires the entire Minion army as a result, but they’re loyal to a fault, and immediately organize a rescue effort when they learn their master has been abducted. Standouts Kevin, Stewart, and Bob track Gru to Wild Knuckles’ hideout in San Francisco, where they become kung fu masters at the hands of Master Chow (Michelle Yeoh, my favorite cast member in this movie, even though her appeal is based on her work on “Everything Everywhere All at Once” from earlier this year). Otto works on retrieving the relic via tricycle, while the Vicious 6 track Gru and Wild Knuckles. Like a certain Jack Nicholson movie that is curiously never mentioned, the whole thing is destined to end in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The humor is exactly what you’d expect from a movie like this. The Minions live for physical comedy almost as much as they live to serve evildoers (an inexplicable morality, since they themselves don’t have an evil bone in their bodies). When the movie isn’t mining laughs from Minion mayhem, it mines laughs from the way they talk, which I think is mostly gibberish, though I definitely caught a few Spanish phrases in there. Whatever language it is, it’s high-pitched for maximum annoyance. The target audience for “Minions: The Rise of Gru” is obviously kids, or more specifically families with kids looking for a group activity over the holiday weekend. This means that older kids and adults will be “dragged” to see this movie. There’s some stuff to like, usually involving Wild Knuckles or the Vicious 6 (my favorite member is sinister sister Nun-Chuck, by the way). But at least for me, there wasn’t enough of it. I’m sorry, but a little of Gru and the Minions goes a long way, and I can’t endorse a movie whose very title contains multiple characters and not one of them doesn’t grate on me. Grade: C “Minions: The Rise of Gru” is rated PG for some action/violence and rude humor. Its running time is 87 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu

While it seems that the school year just ended, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reminds parents not to wait until the last minute for back-to-school immunizations. Mississippi state law requires children to be immunized against childhood diseases to enter public or private school, Head Start or daycare. More than 99 percent of all students entering kindergarten in Mississippi are up to date on their immunizations, protecting them - and others who cannot be vaccinated – against potentially deadly diseases. "There are many options for where to get your vaccinations now, including private medical providers, retail pharmacies and county health departments," said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers. "Regardless of where you have your child vaccinated, it's incredibly important to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations. It is the best protection for your child and those around them." There are required vaccinations for first-time school entry in Mississippi as well as a requirement for 7th grade entry. Parents must provide the school with a Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) prior to school entry. Form 121 can be obtained from your child's immunization provider, but the MSDH now offers a convenient way for parents to check their child's immunizations record online and print out the required Form 121 or download the document to send to the school. MyIR Mobile is an online portal that gives users access to their official state immunization records based. MyIR Mobile allows users to not only see their own immunization records, but to also add family members to their profiles to see if their child is up-to-date or needs their next vaccination. If none are needed, a certified Form 121 can be downloaded or printed. MyIR Mobile requires identity verification through a phone number or email address to keep records safe and secure. Only immunization records of Mississippi residents are accessible through this program. MyIR Mobile is available at www.MyIRMobile.com. Most county health department clinics are offering special fast track immunization clinics ahead of the back-to-school rush. Call your local county health department for dates and times of these special clinics. Parents of newborns and young children see the required immunization schedule at MSDH.ms.gov/immunizations. Recommended vaccinations for adolescents and teens include those against meningococcal disease and HPV. Follow MSDH by e-mail and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.

A user friendly website that is updated weekly throughout the school year tracks events, schedules, and topics of interest for Wesson Attendance Center (WAC) teachers, students and parents and facilitates communication among WAC stakeholders. Online visitors can access the website through the Copiah County School District website at www.copiah.ms. On the School District website, which provides information about the Copiah County School District board and its policies, visitors can select "Wesson Attendance Center" from a dropdown menu to go to the component of the site dedicated to WAC. The WAC homepage includes photos and stories, notices of upcoming events with access to the full WAC calendar, links to student handbooks and click-on menu items that link to detailed information about WAC in general, specifics about its elementary and secondary schools, special interest topics geared to teachers, students and parents and news about athletic events. WAC staff and teachers are listed on the site with email addresses through which they can be reached. Cobra Chatters -- a weekly newsletter that covers what is happening at WAC and spotlights dates -- is also accessible on the homepage. Through the WAC website, parents can download an Active Parent application form to access information related to their students -- attendance, schedules and grades -- and school news. WAC verifies completed forms and assigns a login name and password to use the Active Parent website. The WAC website is maintained and updated from the start of the school year in August through May, when it ends.

For drivers bringing students to Wesson Attendance Center in private vehicles: Drop off students before 7:40 a.m. for classes, which start at 7:45 a.m. Drop-off points are in front of the old gym and high school area for grades seven to twelve and the elementary school parking lot (where two attendants are on duty) for kindergarten through sixth grades. Pick up students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the elementary school parking lot. Line up on the north side of the road east of the building, enter the parking lot on the east, load students from the inside lane, and exit parking lot on the west. Use the outside lane when leaving the pickup line. Children should not walk to vehicles parked along the side of the road. Pick up students in grades seven through twelve and their younger siblings in the parking lot by the old gym and high school area. Enter on the east, park in the inside (north) lane while waiting for students to pick up, and exit on the west via the outside (south) lane. Older and younger siblings will meet in the old gym and walk together to their pickup vehicle in the high school parking lot. Children who walk or bike to school will wait in the old gym until 3:15 p.m. when buses and most cars have left the campus. Do not pick up students at the rear of school where buses load.

Parents can partner with Wesson Attendance Center (WAC) and help meet the needs of students through an active Parent Teachers Organization (PTO). The first meeting of the group is Thursday, August 4, in connection with an open house, Meet the Teacher and seventh grade orientation events. It will look at planned work for the 2022-23 school term. Over the year, the PTO works with WAC in providing funding support and materials for school projects and to meet special needs in the classroom and for individual students. PTO also fundraising includes sales of school t-shirts and baked goods

By Kara Kimbrough Don’t remember an icebox in the kitchen? Keep reading anyway If you remember when refrigerators were called iceboxes, keep reading. This column is for you. Even if you weren’t around a few decades ago, keep reading as well – most likely, you’re a millennial with no time to bake elaborate desserts from scratch. We’re now in the 21st century, but everyone can benefit from extra time in the kitchen. Along with a cooler kitchen courtesy of a no-bake recipe, icebox pies (I’m not sure they’re still called that, but that was my grandmother’s name for them) require minimal fuss and muss and taste simply divine. Whatever you call them, one common denominator is that these rich, fluffy pies have withstood the test of time. And that’s since, as I stated above, but it bears repeating – they’re delicious. If, like me, you were lucky enough to be raised on these cool, refreshing pies or are discovering them for the first time, a common denominator is that they’re perfect for summer meals and entertaining. My grandmother’s pies in flavors like lemon, chocolate and my personal favorite, the fruity, creamy Millionaire, were my first entry into the world of delicious icebox pies. When it comes to fillings, the options are endless. Pudding mixes, cream cheese, fresh fruit and many other ingredients, either alone or in combination with others, can be used to make an icebox pie. Flavors can include, but aren’t limited to strawberry, banana, lemon, lime, chocolate, vanilla, espresso, peanut butter and many more. Crushed graham cracker, vanilla wafer or cookie crumb crusts are easy to make. To save even more time, use pre-crushed graham, shortbread or Oreo chocolate cookie crumbs available in supermarket baking sections. My versatile grandmother would have been the first to admit that pies don't have to come from the oven to be impressive. We no longer have iceboxes, but we still have its namesake, the timeless icebox pie. Favorite Millionaire Pie (This resembles and tastes like fruit salad in a pie crust!) 1 prepared graham cracker crust 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 can 15.25oz crushed pineapple, well drained 1 cup maraschino cherries drained & chopped ½ cup pecans chopped 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 5 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice 1 ½ cups whipped topping plus extra for garnish if desired instructions In a large bowl, combine coconut, crushed pineapple, cherries, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and cherry juice. Fold in whipped topping, then pour into crust. Top with additional whipped topping and cherries if desired. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Easiest Lemon Icebox Pie Ever 9-inch graham cracker crust 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 can 14-ounce sweetened condensed milk ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel In large bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly in crust. Refrigerate 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours. Top with whipped cream if desired. Kara Kimbrough is a food and travel writer from Mississippi. Email her at kkprco@yahoo.com.

As of July 1, correctional officers and case managers at Mississippi Department of Corrections are seeing a 10% percent increase in their salaries. “One of MDOC’s top priorities is offering quality candidates real opportunities to move up fast in both careers and pay scales,” Commissioner Burl Cain said. “This substantial salary increase will help us attract people who will really invest back into our vision and goal for what MDOC will become. This is the first step of many in ramping up our recruiting efforts.” The base salary for a corporal officer now starts at just over $36,000; for a sergeant it is over $40,000; for a captain it’s over $42,000; and for a major it starts over $47,000. In addition, benefits packages can range from about $17,000 to over $20,000 each year. MDOC has put a heavy focus on recruiting and training as the department continues to make improvements. The new salary increase comes on the heels of other increases at MDOC since January 1, 2022. “We’ve worked nonstop for over two years to get these increases approved,” noted Commissioner Cain, “and now we have them to the benefit of our workforce and to the public at large because as we hire and train more officers, our prisons become safer. We are focused on creating a positive work culture where honest, hardworking people want to come and be a part of a new MDOC focusing on constant improvements. Good employees are the foundation of a positive environment for everyone.” MDOC is hiring for several positions, each with different education and experience requirements. In addition to the new salaries, a retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance are available for full-time employees. Paid on-the-job training, vacation, and sick leave also are among the benefits. Interested candidates should email mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us to learn more.

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Andy was once approached by two of his church members, military men, who asked him to become an Army chaplain. As such, his military rank would have required them to salute him. In amusement, he mentioned that fact. Their laughing response? “Remember, Pastor, we are required to salute the uniform, not the man who wears it!” Are you one of the United States of America citizens who have, or have had, trouble holding your nation’s leaders up in respect? You feel they have let you down by conducting their authority badly? You listened to their speeches and have found yourself increasingly disappointed and shocked at how the job is/was handled, versus what was promised. As I’m sure you know, you are not the first to feel this way. Throughout the years since the birth of our beloved country, people have used their democratic right to vote as they see fit. “I believe that dude will help lead this country the way I think it should go, so yep, I’m gonna vote for that ‘un right thar!” Then, lo and behold! That politician let you down. Whether it was because of- ummm- financial persuasions, (No, say it ain’t so!”) or a change in their beliefs because the wind shifted. Or maybe you have had to hear that person loftily declare, “You people simply have not comprehended the complexity of the issues at hand.” Whatever the cause, you got stuck with that person in charge, and you detest where they are leading. In your opinion, some people wear the weight of responsibility and authority well, and conduct themselves with honesty, compassion, and wisdom. Others…well, not so much. But whether you or I admire the way a person is doing their job, or absolutely detest it, there is one basic truth that we must apply. It is this; You do not have to salute the PERSON in the office, but remember, it is imperative that the OFFICE itself be held in respect. Why? Because when we as a nation lessen our respect for the authority of the office itself - simply put, we lose. A people who has decided it is acceptable to hold contempt for their nation’s authoritative offices will too soon find itself spiraling downward. Abe Lincoln is quoted, “A nation divided against itself cannot stand.” The answer to disagreeing with leadership in our country lies in prayer for guidance, and then lawful action under direction of the Great Authority Himself, God Almighty. In Romans 13:1, the Holy Word of God says, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God.” Remember to respect the office. Like Andy’s friends told him; “We are required to salute the uniform - just not necessarily the person wearing that uniform.”

By Mika Hartman I recently read a Sun Herald article about a young boy here on the Coast. The headline said, “Child with Down syndrome scarred after altercation with teacher assistant, Coast mom said”. The headline alone is heartbreaking, but there is more to the story. I can’t write everything I know about this, as it is an ongoing investigation. I met the family and I have been helping guide them through uncharted territory, not just for them, but for me to learn, too. I hurt with what happened and I would love to change it, I would, but the best I can do now is make sure that it doesn’t happen again. It doesn’t matter all the wonderful changes we bring, a story like this cuts deep and it will be what stands out and keeps fear in hearts. Down syndrome (or any disability for that matter) should be best understood by those given the opportunity to care for our children; not another fear we have to learn to deal with. Oftentimes, the diagnosis of Down syndrome alone Is the “cause” for all unexplainable findings. Unfortunate, but true: He’s not gaining weight… well, he has Down syndrome. She isn’t crawling yet… well, she has Down syndrome. I could go on and on. Not that each child is different, but Down syndrome is the excuse given. This applies to behaviors and actions, too. Not always, but often a diagnosis will direct a caregiver outside the home, ie, a teacher, the automatic response for dealing with this individual, not the behavior alone. Let me explain; not all children with Down syndrome are verbal. Actually, many, especially the younger children, are unable to talk or talk well. Families usually understand communication best, followed by close friends. This opens the door for any wrongdoing to the child to be left undocumented, left undiscussed and left unresolved. A nonverbal child cannot tattle on another person for hurting them or bullying them. Actually, nonverbal children are often sexually assaulted, too. Unless a mom sees a bruise or another reports abuse, it can go unnoticed. Unnoticed, but life altering for the one who cannot communicate or stop the abuse they are experiencing. Here are a few examples: A little girl with Ds in Florida had an IEP (Individual Education Plan) that her parents signed along with her school administrators. It was written to allow her to attend school and not wear a mask. She had small airways and choking was an issue. It was asked by her doctor and family that she not wear one for safety and sensory issues. The little girl was nonverbal. For months, her teacher was tying the mask to the little girls face and removing before she would go to the bus. A substitute took the class one afternoon and forgot to remove it. The little girl stepped off the bus with the mask on. When investigating, it was found that her IEP was ignored and the girl was put in daily danger… AT SCHOOL! Unacceptable, right?! A friend of mine shared that his daughter was grabbed and shook by the chin over spilled paint. Her neck, like many children with Ds, is fragile and she needed medical attention. The teacher was required to go to training and it never happened. Another friend shared that her daughter was talking and being disruptive to the class and was tied to a chair in the hall for hours all alone. And nothing happened to insure it wouldn’t happen again. Recently, I read about a young boy with special needs being drug by his feet through the halls of the school by a school board member. This is still being investigated, but the video shows it very clearly. These were instances in other states; you can see it isn’t a one off, but systemic. Lets talk about Mississippi: In 2016, we didn’t have a seclusion or restraint policy in place. We were one of only 5 states remaining without one. One headline read: Mississippi’s Horrifying Trend of Punishing Students Through Restraint. In 2010, it was said that Mississippi students were forcibly restrained or secluded more than 700 times, but the actual numbers could be far larger. Remember that nonverbal students cant speak up and these cases are usually left unreported. A policy has been put in place that is a guideline to follow, but it is not a lawful order. It also says training is to be in place, but we haven’t learned of this training or if it is mandatory. I have learned that our children with special needs have been put in baskets with lids and closed boxes. I have learned that children have been placed in closets with something used to block the door to them in. Closets with supplies have many dangerous items what could make this terrible situation worse. The one place we should feel at peace with our children going to is school and this is what I am learning. To all the amazing wonderful teachers reading this, please know this is not all teachers, but one doing these things is too many. Training, understanding and mainly love is all that we ask for those who choose to teach. The Mississippi Department of Educations Seclusion and Restraint Policy is available for all to read. My trusted sources say it is a C or C+ policy. Why can’t it be an A+ policy? Why is it nit law? Why is seclusion still an option? And restraints are very broad and usually escalate a situation. When a child is a harm to themselves or to others, de-escalation is the only objective and its usually quick with a simple solution. It should all be in their IEP and that should be followed emphatically. It was found that children with disabilities were forcibly restrained or isolated when they were not physically aggressive, and by staff who were not trained in these techniques. Hudson is only four and we’ve experienced seclusion. Hudson was secluded to a room with no toys, no music, no playing and no other children all over hugging. Nothing aggressive. Nothing harmful. Yet, this was the first and only option they used, all within 30 minutes of arrival. If this can happen in a church, no telling what happens to our children. Especially the ones with no voice. No way to tell us that they need us. No words to communicate that they are hurt or hurting inside. My latest data is from 2015. This survey had 400 participants from Mississippi. Not all children had special needs in this survey (47% reported “yes” to child having special needs tho). It was asked if your child had been physically restrained in Mississippi. 13% answered “yes". 17% answered “I don’t know”. Remember, this is physically restrained. Reasons given for the restraining were (in order of highest recorded to least): misbehavior, other, did not do what the teacher asked, acting up, endangered themselves, threw an object, I don’t know, threatened a child, destroyed property. The “I don’t know” answers would likely impact these numbers. 50.84% of parents are unaware if a seclusion room is used at their child’s school. Now, has your child been secluded in school? 13% said “yes” and 15% said “I don’t know”. In same highest reported to least: misbehavior, did not do what the teacher asked, acting up, did not complete work, other, endangered themselves, I don’t know, threw and object, threatened another child. While secluded, 25% said there was a lock on the door. 6% said there was padding on the walls. 40% said that their child was hurt as a result of restraints or seclusion. 72% reported “no” to the question: Has your child experienced behavioral intervention methods that led to a positive outcome? Again, the “I don’t know” answers are alarming and make us worry, because, well, we don’t know and our children cant tell us. This data was collected for the public hearing for MDE Board Policy in 2015. It’s still very similar today. We can make this all preventable. If videocameras were allowed in the special needs classrooms, to give an extra layer of protection to our nonverbal children, it would allow for parents and advocates to see everything. If a child with special needs is in an inclusive classroom, there is no need for cameras there; plenty of voices to speak up are already in place. If training for all teachers was mandatory, it would provide all basic information to handle any situation. If the policy was lawful, it would protect the children better and have stronger consequences when broken. And if it was deemed a “hate crime” when abuse against a nonverbal child/adult or any child/adult with a disability is committed, it would deter some of these crimes. School shootings and how to prevent them are in all of our hearts. It’s a very evil world and protecting our children is a huge responsibility to us all. It is terrifying to think about and to hear the reports of how things were handled is appalling. We have to do better. We have to protect all children. There are some things that we cannot go back and change, but we can make sure they don’t reoccur. All children should have schools that protect them, teachers that love them and parents that feel safe when dropping their kids off. This applies to every level of care and will impact the future every of every child. Let’s protect them all to the best of our abilities. The system is EXTRA BROKEN. The policies are EXTRA BROKEN. Children and families who have suffered abuse are EXTRA BROKEN. Stories like these leave us feeling EXTRA BROKEN. I’m ready to take these broken pieces and glue them back better, glue them back stronger and glue them back the way God would. I am the glue. EXTRA broken makes me EXTRA determined.

By Bob Arnold Hospice care -- an often misunderstood service -- is not about helping people die, but helping people live -- those who are in their final days, the homebound, their family and caregivers, says Emily Rains, Patient Care Coordinator at the Brookhaven office of Hospice Ministries (HM). Rains talked to the Wesson Lions Club about her organization and its work and accepted a $300 donation from the local service group. "Typically, we serve patients who suffer from the effects of a stroke, heart conditions, cancer and Alzheimer's Disease," she explained. "They are often homebound, but not necessarily on their deathbeds." For people in their last days, we're about "helping them live life as fully as possible" and "keeping them with us as long as we can," Rains said. "We provide relief from the demands on caregivers and grief support for families." Rains said her organization does not seek to cure people, but rather offers "palliative care" that "makes them comfortable and helps them lead a good quality of life for as long as possible." In-home nursing care is a primary Hospice Ministries service, while its facility at Ridgeland, Mississippi, provides inpatient care for up to forty patients as required. The Hospice Ministries care team encompasses the patient's physician, Hospice medical directors, nurses and aides, pharmacists, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, dieticians, physical/occupational/speech therapists and an array of volunteers. "The majority of Hospice Ministries patients receive care in their own homes," Rains pointed out. "With our assistance, they can remain at home surrounded by their family and friends and the things that are most precious to them. "We do not limit patient visits by nurses and will send two or more each days, if needed. In addition to going to homes, HM also serves patients in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Rains said. Volunteers, an important part of the HM team, assist in a broad spectrum of services for patients and their families including reading, listening, gardening, clerical support and emotional, spiritual and bereavement care. They help both in-home and in-facility patients get out to attend church services and other community events or even go to the beauty shop HM patients can keep their private physicians and take previously prescribed medications. In Brookhaven, Hospice Ministries, Inc., traces its history to 1992 when a group associated with King's Daughters Medical Center helped organize Hospice Ministries of Central Mississippi to provide in-home hospice care. In 1997, it merged with Whispering Pines Hospice, an inpatient hospice at Ridgeland, Mississippi, to create the present organization, an in-home and inpatient continuum of care that is one of only several in the country. HM serves 31 counties in Mississippi, including Copiah, Lawrence and Lincoln, through its Ridgeland, Brookhaven and McComb offices. HM patients, Rains related, must be diagnosed with a terminal illness, have a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease follows its natural course, have a physician who agrees to hospice care for the patient and be assessed by the HM team for needs and desire of HM services. "As a not-for-profit organization, we are unusual and turn no one away," Rains said. "Patients without payer sources receive the same care as those with resources." HM is supported without government funding, solely by private donations and grants, and reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Superintendent’s List All A’s First Grade: Abigail Taylor Brooks, Emilie Elizabeth Caballero, Colton Nickoles Craft, Liam Brady Hamilton, Gourney Quade Hunley, Charles Ray Jordan, Lucas Corey June, Lakenn Faith Luke, Timothy Peck Newman, Bristol Lee Rorie, Hayden Skye Ryan, Jayce Dean Taylor, London Paris Wallace, Taylor Price Warren, Kaden Wayne Westrope, Maleigh RaeAnn Williams. Second Grade: Paris Marie Beasley, Derren Jess Brister, Jr., Bently Easton Burns, Madelynn Faye Coleman, Leighton Alaine Hall, Laken Dakota Hogan, Abigail Grace Holloway, Makinley Ann Johnson, Reagan Nicole Johnson, Griffin Reed Newell, Jamiah J’ream Robinson, Whitman Joseph Lloyd Rogers, Huntley Ty Rushing, Israel Kate Scopel, Ella Walker Shelton, Braxton Thomas Shoemake, James Brantley Smith. Third Grade: Joshua Cottrell Armistad, Annistyn Pyper Byrd, Jude Anakin Carr, Katie Grace Garcia, Laney Brooke Hamilton, Amy Joyce Hill-Ramirez, Leah Grace Norman, Karaily FaithRussell, Molli Ann Shannon, Lily-Ann Faith Sykes, Alexander Hayes Touchstone, Kendall Claire Turner, Molly Grace Waltman, Evelyn Jayne Westrope, Aubree Rose Williams, Jeremy Tyree Williams, Addilee Denise Windom. Fourth Grade: Jaiyana Minyon Barlow, Haley Lane Bates, Avalyna Carol Becerra, Lyla Joan Formby, Levi Thomas Highfill, Jackson Daniel James, Addison Ruth Lee, Bailey Marie Lee, Mae Reeves Logan, Makenzee Miller, Rylan Bo Morgan, Haydn Alan Rushing, William Laikin Tarver, Rushten Keith Williams. Fifth Grade: Braeleigh Addison Barnett, Emory Lee Britt, Aubrey Tatum Carraway, Jaxton R P Hunley, Evan Scott Lambright, Lindsey Layne Lockhart, Tucker Elliott Martin, Meredith Kate McKenzie, Thomas Brody Ponder, Brooks Alexander Shoemake, Caroline Rose Smith. Sixth Grade: Kenslie Jerldine Carter, Kayla Rhea Clingan, Adalynn Rayne Coleman, Sean Ethan Cooper, Adyson Rose Dowd, Ellisa Eden Hall, Kathryn Elaine Hewitt,Brandon Michael Hutt, Michaella Noble, Slade Easton Oberschmidt, Tiffany Marie Rials, Phypher Lyn Roberts, Addison Brylee Rorie, Allie Dawn Ryan, Madelyn Elaine Sanders, Allyson Blair Selman, Isabella Grace Sills, Kimberly Silvan Martinez. Seventh Grade: Flint Enoch Ahlberg, William Nolan Barlow, Micqueal Antonisha Berry, Lucas Paul Bowlin, Presley Ann Bridges, Riley Beth Bush, Jaycee Kelly Heard, Zechariah Caleb Holloway,Wesley Nathaniel Loy, Alice Van-Anh Luong, Mackenzie Claire Mire, Elizabeth Claire Moulder, Judah Cole Scopel, Jacey Mikayla Shannon, Jaide Leeanne Shoop, Laci Lynn Sykes, Madyson Brooke Westrope,Molly Nicole Westrope, Blayten Wayne Windom. Eighth Grade: Jaxon Valor Barlow, Blair Mitchell Boyd, Trinity Rain Breland, Dakiyah Kristian Butler, Abigail Marina Cameron, John Michael Cooper, Brendon Robert Duguid, Lacy Morgan Erwin, Maria McKenzie Hall, Noah Nelson Marion Howell, Alana Caroline Hux, Nevaeh Cheyenne Leggett-Moak,Macy Rebecca Loy, Tripp Radford Martin, Brynden Joanna Rogers, Kylie Morgan Rorie, Gustavo Ruiz-Garcia, Samuel Cade Scopel,Baylor Lane Smith, Ty Rustyn Turner, Sydnee Layne Westrope, Mary Margaret Woods. Ninth Grade: Joycelyn Makayla Elizabeth Barner, Lilly Kate Channell, Taylor Nicole Davis, Allison Paige Hamilton, Gracyn Jewell Martin, Aubree Lee Smith, Avery Anna Watts. Tenth Grade: Rachel Charleigh Anderson, Ja’niyah La’shae Byther, Hannah Chesley Cameron, Evangeline Sinclaire Cook, Brandon Davis Ebarb, Cloe Nicole Elkins, Alan Tin Luong, Cameron Elizabeth Miller, Abby Nicole Mooney, Mara Grace Norwood, Mallory Elise Sanders, Hailey Nicole Walker, Julianna Rose Wilson, Karen Itzel Zarate Lopez. Eleventh Grade: Grayson Cole Coates, Madalynn Grace McManus. Twelfth Grade: Kimberly Nicole Ayers, Brett Daniel Boutwell, Kamryn Michelle Bridges, Ja’Kyle Pauvion Brown, Alayna Farrar Everett, Turner Daniel Green, Logan Conly Hux, Zoe Elizabeth Johnson, Kayla Elaine McElveen, Samuel Thomas McInnis, Vivian Ann McRee, Nyla Jemia Ross, Braden Gage Smith, Kyla Lane Smith, Mary Grace Sullivan, Amber Lynn Westbrook, Candace Alayna Westrope. Principal’s List – All A’s & B’s First Grade: Alora Rafat Anter, Kade D’wayne Banks, Eli Hunter Carr, Karson James Clay, Cooper Michael King, James Henry Logan, Bentley Hicks Luke, Avery Quinn McManus, Sarah Elliot Oberschmidt, Graycee Nevaeh Orgeron, Jake Ryder Riddell, Klaylon Tucker Layne Russell, Ezekiel Gou Hou Scopel, Nevaeh Nicole-Rayne Tate, Gannon Owen O’Bryant Tompkins, Mattie Gracie Weeks. Second Grade: Edwin Lee Baker, Madalyn Rose Benton, Jayce Donnell Coleman, Bryant Price Collins, Braylee Michelle Davis, Matilda Rivers Dugas, Kolton Wade Ferguson, Asher Rhodes Formby, Caleb Chase Granger, Cole Russell Harris, Emma Grace Howard, Georgia Rose Jackson, Hadley Rayne McManus, Kori Catherine Peets, Brantly Wayne Strickland, Antonio Terrell Walker, Jr., Alexa Natalee-Carol Westmoreland. Third Grade: Kace Mitchell Allen, Ambernae Unique Armstrong, Zada Michelle Ashley, Jonathan Tyler Beckerson, Whisper Grace Breland, Breeze Adam Brewer, Taylor Rae’ Brown, Maya Elizabeth Cline, Dusti Bleue Coleman, Fenix Lawton Costilow, Luis Gustavo Flores-De La Cruz, Aiden Andrew Gemelli, Zacari Janae Giles, Charleigh Bree Howell, Harper Elise Johnson, Jayce Dylan Lawrence, Mark Kypton Lofton, Konner Earl Minton, Hyram Cash Newman, Jaxon Kade Newman, Sadie Bao Nhi Nguyen, Matthew Dewayne Shannon, Mary Travis Smith, Keagan Timothy-Dale Stevens, Grayson Kendall Westmorland, William Cole Windham, Sydney Alette Yaskovic. Fourth Grade: Mason Reed Brister, Ja’thai Danielle Burrows, Case Henry Cliburn, Janella Sophia Coleman, Annie Rose Lynne Cuevas, Jess Riles Cameron Douglas, Parker James Elliott, Glory Ra’elasha Freeman, James Darnell Harvey, II, Brennan Delaney Holder, James Dalton Jackson, Lillian Grace Jackson, Michael Daniel Johnson, Jon Carter Morris, Ellison Kate Powell, Lexie Catherine Ryan, Canaan Lee Scopel, Kaylee Elizabeth Sills, Vivian Louise Smith, Kaiden Drew Talley, Karleigh Isabella Wallace, Braylen Jeremiah Watson, Jayden Latrell Williams. Fifth Grade: Carson Alexander Barrington, Walker Jake Breazeale, Brenton Austin Brewer, Celena Jade Brewer, Andrew Tyler Brooks, Jazmyn Tacari Brown, Kaia Jade Denson, Angel Olivia Derouen, London Larae Dickerson, Mikelyn Anne Douglas, Jaicee Rayne Durr, Bennett Lane Ebarb, Christina Louise Elkins, Ryker Jace Gladden, Addison Mackinzie Guillory, Jacob Lea Hogan, Weston Emory Hughes, Grant Young Hynum, Makyia Natori Jackson, Sarah Grace Logan, Robert Malcolm Lowery, III, Braxton Wyatt McManus, Jayden Alden Miller, Tyler Lane Morris, Preston Wayne Morse, Anna Linley Newell, Anne Houston Peets, Adalyn Claire Prestridge, Joseph Isaac Purviance, Jason Wyatt Runnels, Isabella Nicole Shoop, Halle Elaine Short, Hayden Ryan Tucker, Collin Blake Watts, Bronson Reid Westrope, Chastin Zion Wilson. Sixth Grade: Hayden Michael Barnes, Matthew Ayden Branch, Kristis Keaton Brewer, Anna Frances Caballero, Ashley Marie Chamblee, Payton Calynn Cloy, Mary Elizabeth Coleman, Isaiah Jordan Cook, Charles Patrick Culpepper, Logan Xavier Darce, Elijah Criten Dollar, Laina Brooke Hart, Tristan Gaige Holloway, Braydon Seth McNair, Ripken Dean Powell, Grady Bennett Smith, Brandon Alston Thomas, Laiken Mikell Thomas, Joshua Blake Warren, Maddox Hudson Weeks, Canderous Paul White, Nancy Zarate Lopez. Seventh Grade: Christopher Brayden Arbaugh, Stacie Nicole Berch, Braiden Edmond Bowman, Caylie Klaire Britt, Madelynn Rene’ Brooks, Carson Reed Butler, Layton Wayne Cloy, Jordyn Paige Marie Coleman, Anna Claire Crabtree, Kali Nicole Denson, Layton Allen Earls, Austin Matthew Hamilton, Steven Zepplin Laiche, Levi Ervin Lockhart, Lillian Rachel Love, Jayden Cordae Lyles, Ethan Daniel Martin, Billy Lane McManus, Taylor Brooke Murray, Jocie Grace Parsons, Bryant Parker Robbins, Bently Kirsten Roberson, Dawson Blaine Selman, Charley Ann Shelton, Carley Clayton Smith, Hunter Dewayne Smith, Kevin Terrell Smith, Kayla Faith Sullivan, Anye Lashai Tanner, Laynee Brooke Thaxton, Gavin Lee Upton, Lane Carter Wilson, Ava Grayce Woodson, Matthew Ridge Yeager. Eighth Grade: Jackson Stephen Barlow, Charles Tate Brister, Brandon Parker Brooks, Ke’mari Jaquan Brown, Jace Walker Curtis, Lexi Lang Ferguson, Delaney Lynn Hutt, John-Brayden James, Jakyiah Telia Johns, O’mari Os’qua Johnson, Starlynn Ann Leonard, Willow Margaret Love, Marshunti Quintayvea Martin, Katherine Blair Mathis, Lilly Meghan Elise Moore, Ruston Dayne Newman, Katherine Rae Norwood, Lexi Grace Prestridge, William Nick Raiford, Sullivan Mckenzie Roberts, Maddisen Faith Staats, Aiden Keith Wallace, Whitney Paige Westrope, Caeden Blake Williams, Jack Henry Wilson. Ninth Grade: Mason Aubrey Ashley, Larsen Kambry Carpenter, Myles Rue Elkins, Shana Leatrice Givens, Wyatt Layne Hughes, Mary Gwyn Hynum, Austin Elijah Johnson, Benjamin Conner McKenzie, Hunter Blaylock Meredith, Eric Roland Merrill, Kalana Marie Nhem, Maggie Grace Runnels, Tiara Emily Tronstad, William Cotton Westbrook, Emileigh Hayden Woodson. Tenth Grade: Aidan Ameer Brice, Paris Juanita Byrd, Shelia Samantha Casanova, Breelynn Layne Cloy, Linda Grace Dunn, Jahnasia Lashaye Harris, C’ryah Diana Haynes, Alexius Haiden Holder, Taylor Dawn June, Tarayvia Debray Miller, Matthew Gaven Mitchell, Kaylee Layne Prine, Maedyn Rylee Ross, Corley Marie Sandifer, Paul Weslie Smith, Zevante Jequan Stapleton, Bailey Ray Walker, Melody Lynn Waltman, Christopher Michael Watson. Eleventh Grade: Orrin Tyler Ainsworth, Kalyn Nicole Benton, Harlan Landon Brewer, Akiria Monet Brown, Caleb Alexander Carty, Marley Grace Channell, Jaylynn Brooke Cloy, Jessie Grace Cole, Lena Grace Coleman, Kayleigh Alexis Freeman, Kiara Daes’shana Haynes, Ethan James Laird, William Rush Loy, Alexander Duc Luong, Lucas Andrew McRee, Hannah Leann Meredith, Slayd Haze Oswalt, Taylor Kay Papizan, Sadie Michelle Sandifer, Gabriel Brennon Selman, Jayonce’ Alzatia’ Stewart, Allyson Faith Sullivan, Caleb Wallace Sutton, Emma Kate Thaxton. Twelfth Grade: Alexis Adrianna Ashley, Carson Welter Barlow, Anyel Ta’karia Butler, JaKayla Keandra Butler, Chloe Cheyenne Clark-Neese, Tyler Steven Coghlan, Adam Malcolm Curtis, Destini Talayeh Jones, Antonio Pierre Merrill, Macie Marie Moore, Dalton Daniel Orgeron, Shakera Candies Sanders, Suzanna Grace Smith, Troy Emory Thigpen, Malliyah Torchandra Walker Clay, Christopher Lane Westrope, Adam Jon Wolfe, Zackary Barlow Woods. Honor Roll – All B’s Third Grade: Liam Albert Hughes Fourth Grade: Gary Branson Clingan, Colson Drake Lee. Fifth Grade: Leyton Myles Ainsworth, Ryleigh Elizabeth Jeffreys, Hartley Victoria Walker. Sixth Grade: Taylor Grace Traxler, Mallory Grace Wilkinson.