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WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus inducted six outstanding students to the college’s Hall of Fame at their annual awards day program. The Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award given to a student and is voted on by students, faculty, and staff members. Only college sophomores are eligible for the honor and basis for selection includes fineness of character, superior scholarship, worthy leadership, and contribution to the betterment of Copiah-Lincoln. Inductees included Ellie Barrentine of Crystal Springs, Conner Cunningham of Brookhaven, Chrishuna Funches of Silver Creek, Dracy McNair of Meadville, Benson Schexnaydre of McCall Creek, and Olivia Vaughn of Union Church.
Barrentine is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Mu Alpha Theta. She is a Co-Lin Presidential Scholarship recipient and was selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. She is an active member of the Alpha Omega Science Club, the Trailblazers, and the Baptist Student Union. Barrentine also serves as Captain of the Co-Lin Cheerleading squad. After Co-Lin, she plans to continue her education at The University of Southern Mississippi to earn a degree in biology. She is the daughter of Chris and Rebecca Barrentine of Crystal Springs.
Cunningham is a Co-Lin Presidential Scholarship recipient and was selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He serves as President of the Eta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and Vice President of the Trailblazers. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Science Club, Honors College, Future Business Leaders of America, Mu Alpha Theta, Council of Presidents, and is active in the Baptist Student Union. After Co-Lin, Cunningham will continue his education at Mississippi State University, where he has received the prestigious MSU Presidential Partnership Scholarship, to earn a degree in mechanical engineering. He is the son of Tim and Sandy Cunningham of Brookhaven.
Funches is a member of the Trailblazers, Eta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Omega Science Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. She was selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and is a Co-Lin Foundation scholarship recipient. Funches has served as an officer for Sigma Kappa Delta and the Student Government Association. She is currently a second-year student in the Associate Degree Nursing program where she serves as Vice President of the Co-Lin Student Nurses’ Organization. She is the daughter of Christopher and Tashun Funches of Silver Creek.
McNair was selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He is a member of the Eta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the Alpha Omega Science Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Chess Club. McNair is a member of the Blue Wave Show Band percussion section. He earned a place on the President’s List with a 4.0 GPA. After Co-Lin, he plans to continue his education to pursue a career in radiology. He is the son of Linda Thompson and Shelby McNair of Meadville.
Schexnaydre serves as Treasurer of Mu Alpha Theta, Public Affairs Officer for Co-Lin C.A.R.E.S and was selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He is an active member of the Alpha Omega Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Future Business Leaders of America, Honors College, Baptist Student Union, Trailblazers, Chess Club, and Wolf Pack Strong. He was elected by his peers as a Campus Favorite. In addition, Schexnaydre is a six-time Mississippi Chess Champion and U.S. Chess Master. After Co-Lin, he plans to attend Mississippi State University to earn a degree in biomedical engineering and attend medical school with plans to become a physician. He is the son of Randy and Sonya Schexnaydre of McCall Creek.
Vaughn serves as President of Mu Alpha Theta, President of the Trailblazers, Vice President of the Student Government Association, and Treasurer of Co-Lin C.A.R.E.S. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Science Club, Wolf Pack Strong, Council of Presidents, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors College, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Blue Wave Show Band. She was selected as a Campus Favorite and to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. A mechanical engineering major, Vaughn plans to continue her education at Mississippi State University to earn her engineering degree with a minor in geosciences with a meteorology concentration. She is the daughter of Xavier and Sherree Vaughn of Union Church.
Co-Lin’s 2025-2026 Hall of Fame inductees included from left, Ellie Barrentine of Crystal Springs, Conner Cunningham of Brookhaven, Chrishuna Funches of Silver Creek, Dracy McNair of Meadville, Benson Schexnaydre of McCall Creek, and Olivia Vaughn of Union Church.
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