UTICA – The Íæż½ã½ã Foundation recognized 2023-2024 Utica Campus scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Nov. 16.
The Íæż½ã½ã Foundation will award more than 800 scholarships during the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply for a scholarship for fall 2024 (academic year 2024-2025), is Feb. 15, 2024. For more information, visit www.hindscc.edu.
Tim Crisler Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Devin Varnado of Puckett, who received the Rissah Temple #130 Timothy E. Crisler Academic Scholarship. With him was Tim Crisler, right.
Robert & Ella Johnson Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Kyra Williams of Jackson, who received the Robert and Ella Lorean Marshall Johnson Endowed Scholarship. With her were H.C. Johnson, left, and Barbara Johnson, right, both of Hattiesburg.
Daughters of Bobby Cooper
Among those being recognized were Tarianna Talbert of Union, who received the Daughters of Dr. Bobby Cooper Scholarship. With her was Harry Watson of Madison, Director of Choral Programs on the Utica Campus.
Jubilee Singers Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Calvin Davis of Jackson, right, who received the Dr. Bobby Cooper’s Jubilee Singers Scholarship. With him was Harry Watson of Madison, Director of Choral Programs at the Utica Campus.
Dr. Bobby Cooper Music Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Manuel Johnson of Canton, right, who received the Dr. Bobby Cooper Music Scholarship. With him was Harry Watson of Madison, Director of Choral Programs on the Utica Campus.
William Holtzclaw Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Harrison Sims of Madison, left, who received the William H. Holtzclaw Endowed Scholarship. With him was Tim Crisler.
George & Doris Barnes
Among those being recognized were Tia Howard of Jackson, second from left, D’Nara Barton of Lake and Kalil Anderson of Tallulah, La., who received the George and Doris Barnes Scholarship. With them was Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Marvin Moak of Raymond.
Freddie Jean Jackson Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Ronesha Clark of Lake Cormorant, right, who received the Freddie Jean C. Jackson Endowed Scholarship. With her was Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Marvin Moak of Raymond.
Charles & Madelyn Bell
Among those being recognized were Makenzi Denton of Flora, left, who received the Charles and Madelyn Bell Scholarship. With her was Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Dr. Victor Parker of Brandon.
Douglas & Moffett Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Arlisea Best of Utica, who received the Fred Douglas Sr. and Matlean Allen Moffett Scholarship. With her was Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Dr. Victor Parker of Brandon.
Foundation for Ed & Econ Dev
Among those being recognized were Brianna Ervin of Ridgeland, left, and Mya Kennedy of Jackson, right, who received the Foundation for Education and Economic Development Scholarship. With them was Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Andrea Janoush, center.
Utica Campus VP Scholarship
Among those being recognized were NiShan Shears of Jackson, who received the Utica Campus Vice President Scholarship, left, Ryanna Meeks of Holmes County, who received the Utica Campus Endowment Scholarship and Aisha Aloma of Brandon, right, who received the Utica Centennial Endowed Scholarship. With them was retiring Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Sherry Bellmon, second from right.
McPherson Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Zoe Griffin of Raymond, who received the McKinley and Amanda McPherson Memorial Endowed Scholarship. With her were Eugene Fisher, left, and Alma Fisher, right, both of Jackson.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1963 Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Janyiah Ransom of Jackson, center, who received the Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1963 Scholarship. With her was Sarah Bennett, left, and right, Alma Fisher, both of Jackson.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1967 Scholarship
Among those being recognized was Mareco Baldwin of Canton, who received the Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1967 Scholarship. With him was Íæż½ã½ã Vice President Dr. Keri Cole of Clinton.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1975 Scholarship
Stamps Scholarship
Among those being recognized was Kcy Jones of Canton, center, who received the Norcell, Ollie, LeRoy, Malcolm & Ezzard Charles Stamps Memorial Scholarship. With him were members of the Stamps family.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1971 Golden Scholarship
Among those being recognized was Aaliyah Lowe of Jackson, left, who received the Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1971 Golden Scholarship. With her was Velma Owens Lee of Jackson, right.
Strong Scholarship
Among those being recognized was Maya McFadden of Jackson, center, who received the Robert and Gwendolyn Strong Endowed Scholarship. With her were Dorothy Austin of Hazelcrest, Ill., left, and Gwen Strong of Clinton.
Adam & Margaree Jenkins Scholarship
Among those being recognized was Bethany Williams of Raymond, left, who received the Adam and Margaree Jenkins Endowed Scholarship. With her was Adam Jenkins Jr. of Madison, right.
Utica Campus National Alumni
Among those being recognized was Jamon Jefferson of Vicksburg, fourth from left, who received the Utica Campus National Alumni Endowed Scholarship. Included in the photo are members of the Utica Campus National Alumni Association.
Zan Marikia Mack Scholarship
Among those being recognized were Genesis Cannon of Florence who received the Zan Marikia Mack Memorial Scholarship. With her were, left, Edith Peoples of Edwards, Willie Williams of Vicksburg, second from right, and Zan Peoples of Edwards.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1966
Among those being recognized was Carleedia Littleton of Jackson, front who received the Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1966 Scholarship. With her was Gerard Collins of Vicksburg, back; Mabel Beecham of Jackson, left, and Shirley Carter Wright of Jackson, right.
100 Black Men of Jackson
Among those being recognized was Bryson Robinson of Jackson, center, who received the 100 Black Men of Jackson Scholarship. With him were, from left, Leroy Walker of Jackson, Lee Bush of Jackson, Donn Lewis of Florence and Garry Brown of Jackson.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS 1960-2010
Among those being recognized was Cedrick Fisher of Utica, second from left, who received the Íæż½ã½ã AHS Utica Golden Class of 1960-2010 Scholarship. With him were, from left, Alberteen London of Jackson, left, and Benjamin Harper and Annie Harper, both of Jackson.
Jimmie Lewis Scholarship
Among those being recognized was DeLani Triplett of Brandon, center, who received the Jimmie Lewis Scholarship. With her were, from left, Caleb Rhodes and Audrey Wiley, both of Jackson, left, and Kenneth Smith of Terry and Angela Green of Jackson, right.
Joe Smith & Charlie Horton Scholarship
Among those being recognized was MaKayla Stringer of Byram, left, who received the Joe Smith and Charlie Horton Endowed Scholarship. With her was Íæż½ã½ã employee Martha Ann Townsend of Raymond.
Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1964
Among those being recognized was Jalen Collins of Hazlehurst, center, who received the Íæż½ã½ã AHS Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship. With him were Mary Crump of Jackson, left, and Gennia Varnado of Florence, right.
With six campuses in central Mississippi, Íæż½ã½ã 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.
Our Mission: Íæż½ã½ã is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Our Vision: Íæż½ã½ã will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Our Values: Íæż½ã½ã aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.
To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.Íæż½ã½ãCC.