Delta Council to honor top grads at annual meeting May 8

Dr. Jerryl Briggs

The Delta Council will recognize outstanding high school seniors from across the region during its 25th Annual Salute to Delta Honor Graduates on Friday, May 8, at the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center.

The ceremony begins at 9 a.m., followed by the Delta Council Annual Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on The Lawn at the Capps Center in Stoneville.

The event honors two seniors from each Delta high school based on academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. One student will be named Top Delta Honor Graduate and receive a $2,500 scholarship.

Featured speakers include Dr. Jerryl Briggs, president of Mississippi Valley State University, and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann.

Washington County honor graduates

The following students from Washington County will be recognized during the Delta Council’s Salute to Delta Honor Graduates:

Cheronda Barrett, Greenville High School
Ava Blaylock, Deer Creek School
Miracle Brown, Simmons High School
Denaria Carter, Greenville Christian School
Jazmine Cosie, Unity Christian Academy
Orry Duggan, Deer Creek School
Atira Garrett, Leland High School
Danna Guillen-Dianas, Riverside High School
Jacquarius Harvey, Greenville Christian School
Matthew Henry, O’Bannon High School
Hayden Huddleston, Riverside High School
Aubrey Jones, Washington School
Elaynah Morey, O’Bannon High School
Jerriah Newson, Unity Christian Academy
Evan Patterson, Greenville High School
Perri Smith, Washington School
Terrell Sutton Jr., Simmons High School
Jionni Thomas, St. Joseph Catholic School
Aubrey Thomas, Leland High School
Kennedi Williams, St. Joseph Catholic School