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Magee, Mendenhall, & Simpson Top of Class recognized by Jones Community College

Sue Honea by Sue Honea
May 8, 2025
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ELLISVILLE- Jones College recently hosted WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class recognition program, honoring the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 46 high schools in the Pine Belt. Magee High School Valedictorian Hayden Huffman and Salutatorian Carson Harper participated in this year’s celebration at Jones College.

WDAM-TV news/weather personalities Ellie Davis, Trey Howard and Riley Bridges, along with Jones College administrators, Dr. Finee’ Ruffin and Dr. Tessa Flowers were photographed with the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians to commemorate the special event held at Jones College. The group of nearly 100 high school students were celebrated with a day of recognition including breakfast, entertainment and inspiring comments from WDAM-TV News Director, Emily Forrester, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith and Mississippi Senator District 42, and Jones College alumnae, Robin Robinson.

The WDAM-TV production crew documented the event to be featured during WDAM-Sunrise at 6:58 a.m., beginning May 12, through June 13, and on the WDAM-TV webpage. WDAM-TV and Jones College are sponsors of this event which honors the academic achievements of the Pine Belt’s top students. Check here on the WDAM-TV Top of Class website, https://www.wdam.com/topofclass/ for a schedule of when each high school’s Top of Class video will air on WDAM-TV Sunrise News.

 Pictured standing left to right is WDAM-TV Meteorologist Riley Bridges and Jones College Executive Vice President, Dr. Finee’ Ruffin. Seated left to right are Magee High School Valedictorian Hayden Huffman and Salutatorian Carson Harper.

 

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ELLISVILLE- Jones College recently hosted WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class recognition program, honoring the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 46 high schools in the Pine Belt. Mendenhall High School Valedictorian Jackaline Sills and Salutatorian Chloe Woodward participated in this year’s celebration at Jones College.

WDAM-TV news/weather personalities Ellie Davis, Trey Howard and Riley Bridges, along with Jones College administrators, Dr. Finee’ Ruffin and Dr. Tessa Flowers were photographed with the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians to commemorate the special event held at Jones College. The group of nearly 100 high school students were celebrated with a day of recognition including breakfast, entertainment and inspiring comments from WDAM-TV News Director, Emily Forrester, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith and Mississippi Senator District 42, and Jones College alumnae, Robin Robinson.

The WDAM-TV production crew documented the event to be featured during WDAM-Sunrise at 6:58 a.m., beginning May 12, through June 13, and on the WDAM-TV webpage. WDAM-TV and Jones College are sponsors of this event which honors the academic achievements of the Pine Belt’s top students. Check here on the WDAM-TV Top of Class website, https://www.wdam.com/topofclass/ for a schedule of when each high school’s Top of Class video will air on WDAM-TV Sunrise News.

Pictured standing left to right is Jones College Executive Vice President, Dr. Tessa Flowers and WDAM-TV Sunrise Anchors, Trey Howard and Ellie Davis. Seated left to right are Mendenhall High School Valedictorian Jackaline Sills and Salutatorian Chloe Woodward.

 

ELLISVILLE- Jones College recently hosted WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class recognition program, honoring the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 46 high schools in the Pine Belt. Simpson Academy High School Valedictorian Anna Joy Blain and Salutatorian Avery Daughdrill participated in this year’s celebration at Jones College.

WDAM-TV news/weather personalities Ellie Davis, Trey Howard and Riley Bridges, along with Jones College administrators, Dr. Finee’ Ruffin and Dr. Tessa Flowers were photographed with the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians to commemorate the special event held at Jones College. The group of nearly 100 high school students were celebrated with a day of recognition including breakfast, entertainment and inspiring comments from WDAM-TV News Director, Emily Forrester, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith and Mississippi Senator District 42, and Jones College alumnae, Robin Robinson.

The WDAM-TV production crew documented the event to be featured during WDAM-Sunrise at 6:58 a.m., beginning May 12, through June 13, and on the WDAM-TV webpage. WDAM-TV and Jones College are sponsors of this event which honors the academic achievements of the Pine Belt’s top students. Check here on the WDAM-TV Top of Class website, https://www.wdam.com/topofclass/ for a schedule of when each high school’s Top of Class video will air on WDAM-TV Sunrise News.

 Pictured standing left to right is Jones College Executive Vice President, Dr. Tessa Flowers and WDAM-TV Sunrise Anchors Trey Howard and Ellie Davis. Seated left to right are Simpson Academy High School Valedictorian Anna Joy Blain and Salutatorian Avery Daughdrill.

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