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Mendenhall High School has named the Top of the Class for 2021.
Kathryn Grace was named as Valendictorian, William Rankin was named Salatoriun, and Rekyia as Historian.
Kathryn Grace Brewer is the daughter of Jason and Crystal Brewer of Mendenhall. Gracie is a member of the Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Technical Honor Society, HOSA, and Phi Theta Kappa. Gracie was selected to represent her class at the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Summit (HOBY) and was selected as a Future Leader of Simpson County and chosen to attend Mississippi Girls’ State (although those events were impacted by the pandemic). Gracie has been on the Superintendent’s Scholar List throughout high school and has earned the Citizenship Award (9th), Highest Average in Algebra I (9th), Highest Average in English II (10th), Friendliest Girl (9th-12th), Most Cooperative (11th-12th), Most Dependable (12th), Most Likely to Succeed (12th) and Most Intellectual (12th). Gracie also participated in the Awestruck Community Theater Production of “Poe: Dreams of Madness” in 2019 and was selected as Miss Awestruck by her peers. In her free time Gracie is an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church youth group, enjoys volunteering at a local animal shelter, and loves to read, draw, and paint. Next year Gracie will attend the University of Southern Mississippi where she has been accepted into the Honors College and chosen as a Lucky Day Scholar. At USM Gracie will major in Biology with her ultimate goal being to become a Veterinarian.
William Rankin was named Salutatorian. William’s parents are Lawanda and Delvin Rankin. He is an active member of Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church located in Mendenhall Mississippi. William is a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, Fccla, and Phi Theta Kappa. This fall he will attend The University Of Southern Mississippi majoring in Public Health policy and administration. After graduating from The University of Southern Miss. He plans to further my education at The University Of Mississippi Dental School to become a cosmetic dentist. In his free time he enjoys gaming and participating in community service events around Mendenhall. 
Re’Kuia Lott was named Historian for the Class of 2021. Re’Kyia is the daughter of Rekoronchelle and Derral Lott. Re’Kyia is the president of Mendenhall High School. Lott is a member of BETA, FFA, FCCLA, Mu Alpha Theta, DECA, National Honor Society, Future Leaders of Simpson County, National Technical Honor Society, and HOSA. She is the 20-21 Homecoming Queen and also Miss MHS. Lott was chosen to attend Girls State but due to the pandemic plans changed. Re’Kyia has been a superintendent scholar throughout high school. She was chosen for Class Favorite and Best All Around 9-12 Grade. Re’Kyia has been most inspired by her mom. Mrs. Lott has taught her through hard work and dedication anything is possible. She states, “Without my mom I don’t know where I would be.” Her advice to all lower classmen would be to never let your past dictate your future. Let God be the head of your life and he will lead you on the right path.MageeNews.com is an online news source serving Simpson and surrounding counties as well as the State of Mississippi.
