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March 6, 2020

Eagle Beauty Revue winners named

Kaley McGuffee of Utica was named Most Beautiful in ÐÔÀÖ԰’s annual Eagle Beauty Revue pageant on March 5 on the Raymond Campus. Selected as beauties were Katelyn Foster…
BY: Cathy Hayden

Kaley McGuffee of Utica was named Most Beautiful in ÐÔÀÖ԰’s annual Eagle Beauty Revue pageant on March 5 on the Raymond Campus.

Selected as beauties were Katelyn Foster of Florence, Emily Gray of Vicksburg, Daeyona Owens of Jackson and Brianna Shaw of Madison.

McGuffee is the daughter of Russ and Michelle McGuffee and is a graduate of Central ÐÔÀÖÔ° Academy. She is a freshman at the Raymond Campus who plans to study dental hygiene. At ÐÔÀÖÔ°, she has been the recipient of an ACT scholarship and was selected for a Foundation Scholarship. Her goal is to graduate from ÐÔÀÖÔ° and continue her education in dental hygiene at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Foster is the daughter of Chris and Donna Foster and attended Hillcrest Christian School. At ÐÔÀÖÔ°, she is a sophomore at the Raymond Campus studying fine arts and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She was chosen by the art faculty to receive an art scholarship based on her character. She plans to go to Mississippi State University to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus in graphic design.

Gray is the daughter of Shantay Ransom and Emie Gray and is a graduate of Warren Central High School where she was a member of the Color Guard and the Math Honor Society. She is a sophomore at the Raymond Campus. She is a President’s Scholar, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Hi-Steppers, Montage Theatre of Dance and the Concert Band. Her goals are to become a nurse with a specialty in OB-GYN so she can help deliver babies.

Owens is the daughter of Litorylas (Toya) Owens and is a graduate of Callaway High School. She is a freshman at the Raymond Campus. Her goal is to graduate from ÐÔÀÖÔ°, enroll in Jackson State University and major in social work.

Shaw is the daughter of Kevin and Melody Macon and the late Rodney Shaw. She is a graduate of Grenada High School. At ÐÔÀÖÔ°, she is a freshman at the Raymond Campus who plans to study nursing. She is a President’s Scholar and was selected to the Homecoming Court. She is a cheerleader, member of ÐÔÀÖÔ° Connection, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leader, Diamond Darling, Phi Theta Kappa and the Honors Program. Her goal is to attend the University of Southern Mississippi to obtain a master’s degree in neonatal nursing.

As Mississippi’s largest community college, ÐÔÀÖÔ° is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills. With six locations in central Mississippi, ÐÔÀÖÔ° enrolls about 12,000 students each fall semester. To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.ÐÔÀÖÔ°CC.

 

Winners of ÐÔÀÖ԰’s Eagle Beauty Revue are, from left, Brianna Shaw, Katelyn Foster, Most Beautiful Kaley McGuffee, Daeyona Owens and Emily Gray.

 

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – ÐÔÀÖÔ° 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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ÐÔÀÖÔ° 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: ÐÔÀÖÔ° is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

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

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

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