Leland High’s Clark signs with Mississippi Delta Community College

Pictured, front row from left: Stephanie Woodruff, Horacito Clark and Shelia Whitt. Back row from left: Principal Ranald Johnson, Superintendent Jessie King and Coach Richard Horton.

Special to The Leland Progress

Leland High School senior Horacito Clark signed to attend Mississippi Delta Community Collegeduring a ceremony April 15 at Leland High School.

Clark was joined by family members, including his grandmother, Shelia Whitt, and mother, Stephanie Woodruff, along with school and district officials. Those in attendance included Superintendent Jessie King, Principal Ranald Johnson and Coach Richard Horton.

Clark participated in both basketball and football during his time at Leland High School, serving as a team captain in football.

The signing marks the next step in his academic and athletic career at the collegiate level. School officials said the milestone reflects his work and commitment during his time at Leland High School.

“You can do anything you want to do and be anything you want to be — just believe,” Clark said. “I would like to thank my family first, who’s always instilled in me morals and values while encouraging me to never give up, to pursue my dreams and always be the best that I can be. I definitely can’t leave out my supporters and especially my coaches, who pushed me and wouldn’t take no for an answer when it came time for hardcore practices. Without them, I wouldn’t have this opportunity.”

Pictured, front row from left: Stephanie Woodruff, Horacito Clark and Shelia Whitt. Back row from left: Principal Ranald Johnson, Superintendent Jessie King and Coach Richard Horton.