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March 15, 2021

Coca-Cola scholars named

RAYMOND –  Two students at ԰ each have been named a Coca-Cola scholar for 2021. Chase Ezell, of Brandon, has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver…
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

RAYMOND –  Two students at ԰ each have been named a Coca-Cola scholar for 2021.

Chase Ezell, of Brandon, has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Ezell plans to major in political science and psychology. He is president of the Gamma Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society on the Raymond Campus and is an officer for the organization’s Mississippi/Louisiana region. He also has been named to the All-Mississippi Academic Team.

Chase Ezell, of Brandon

Chase Ezell, of Brandon

Bethany Martin, also of Brandon, has been named 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Martin plans to major in history and pursue a career as a museum curator. She has been named to the All-Mississippi Academic Team.

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.

Coca-Cola Academic Team members will be recognized in both local and statewide ceremonies and will also be recognized internationally during Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, to be held virtually April 8-10.

Bethany Martin, of Brandon

Bethany Martin, of Brandon

“We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Scholarships like these are integral to the success of these students in reaching their educational and career goals.”

Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.

 

 

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – ԰ Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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԰ offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: ԰ is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: ԰ will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: ԰ aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.԰CC.