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The class of 2018 MS Scholars from Simpson County were honored with a banquet Thursday, May 3, 2018. Simpson County had a total of 101 scholars.
Scholars from 
Magee High School, 
Mendenhall High School, 
Simpson County Academy, and 
Simpson County Technical Center were honored.
Dr. Jimmy Abraham was the guest speaker for the evening. 
Mike Pepper was generous enough to introduce the guest speaker. 
Trey Polk gave an overview to the present scholars on the importance of being a scholar and applying yourself.
All scholars were recognized and issued certificates and medals by their principal or headmaster.
MS Scholars along with Copiah Lincoln Community College issued a total of seven scholarships.
The following students received scholarships: 
Magee – Peyton Barnard and Kameron Durr, 
Mendenhall – Destiny Booth and Zyon Hill, 
Simpson County Academy – Andrew Kennedy and Anna Lauren Teasley, 
Simpson County Technical Center – Chloe White.
The Mississippi Scholars Initiative is an education program managed by the Public Education Forum of Mississippi, which utilizes business leaders to motivate students to complete a rigorous course of study in high school.
Members of the MS Scholars Steering Committee are Patrice Boykin, President, Fountaine McNair – Vice Presdient, Richard Rankin – Secretary Treasurer, Mag Paige, Rev. Darnell Moffett, Dr. Anika Floyd, Dr. Dewayne Middleton, and Nicole Cheramine.
Special guest in attendance were Simpson County School Board President Stacey Herrin, Debbie Davis – District Office, LauraLyn Barr – Magee Chamber President, Candidates Chris Purdurm, Price Wallace and Camper Scott (who mainly was a supporting mom for the night).
