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KellIE NELSON- 12TH GRADER IS Laurel Exchange Club's MARCH Student of the Month PICTURED WITH MR. JONATHAN MCKENZIE	LAUREN WELCH - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S MARCH STUDENT OF THE MONTH pictured with mr. tony welch


SOUTH JONES LADY BRAVES RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

South Jones Lady Braves Basketball Team was recognized by MHSAA for being a Scholar Athlete Team. They have received this award for two consecutive years Pictured bottom L-R: Keyara Hinton, Deja Hinton, Monica Dale, Penny Sims, Olivia Shelton, Adrieana Brown Top L-R: Jamylia McLemore, Kalen Phillips, Shay Kirk, Janae Keyes, LeDaria Moody, Shania Posey, Courtney Thomas, Precious Daniels, Kwaneesha Moore

KATIE NELSON- 12TH GRADER IS Laurel Exchange Club's FEBRUARY Student of the Month PICTURED WITH MR. JONATHAN MCKENZIE	HENRY WOODYARD - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S FEBRUARy STUDENT OF THE MONTH PICTURED WITH MR. THOMAS HINKLE


SOUTH JONES BETA CLUB PLACES AT STATE CONVENTION IN TUPELO

South Jones High School Senior High Beta students recently attended the State Convention in Tupelo. South Jones Betas won 1st place in group talent, 1st place in social studies, 2nd place in spelling, 2nd in team poster, and 3rd place in the state service project.

KEELY PARKER - STAR STUDENT FOR THE CLASS OF 2013 Mrs. Sarah Wansley chosen as her STAR teacher


SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE CLASS OF 2013 HALL OF FAME

Front Row: Jessica Adcock, Lydia Nunes, Molly Marshall, Kellie Nelson, Hannah Campbell, JoAnna Sanford, Anna Walker, Keely Parker Second Row: Priya Patel, Abby Pitts, Marianna Glaze, Katie Nelson, Olivia Chatham, Janae Keyes Third Row: Benjamin Carney, Jeff Steinwinder, Trent Black, Nathan Farrell, Justin Boleware, Neal Steinwinder

TOP THREE STUDENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2013
Valedictorian – Keely Parker Salutatorian – Courtney Creel Historian – Lydia Nunes

MISSISSIPPI SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION – GRAND CHAMPIONS
The South Jones High School show choir “Company” recently competed in the Mississippi Show Choir Competition held on the campus of William Carey University. Company not only finished 1^st in their division, but also advanced to finals where they were named Grand Champion of the entire contest. They also received Best Vocals and Best Visual caption awards along the honor of receiving the “RiverRoad Award” for their outstanding cooperation, behavior, and attitude throughout the contest. Congratulations Company!


SJHS LADY BRAVES SOCCER SOUTH STATE CHAMPIONS ADVANCE TO STATE
The 2012-2013 South Jones Lady Braves soccer team went all the way to the State Soccer Tournament this year for the first time is school history. They finished district play with a record of 4-2, which qualified them to make it to the playoffs. The team created an upset in the first round defeating West Harrison away 2-1 in a shoot out. The second round of playoffs was held at South Jones, where they blew Pearl out of the water with a final score of 3-0. With over 400 fans supporting them, the girls defeated Pascagoula at home 2-1, which earned them the title of South State Champions. Until then, South Jones had never made it past the first round of playoffs in soccer. On Saturday February 2, the Lady Braves traveled to Clinton, Mississippi, to compete in the State Soccer Tournament against the reigning state champions, Ridgeland High School. In the end the Lady Braves came up short with a final score of 0-1. This year the Lady Braves made history making it as far as they did. Next year, they plan to make history again.

Back Row L-R: Bailey Davis, Haley Charlisle, Madison McAlpin, Katlyn Blue, Savannah Bynum, Anna Walker, Anna Kate Howard, Logan Simpson, Lexi Guthrie, Summer Taylor Front Row L-R: Lydia Nunes, Darby Cooley, Mary Morgan Wyndham, Trinity Thompson, London Guthrie, Dru Elkins, Jennifer Hodges, Cameron Sanford, Lakyn Mills, Ashtyn Rowell, Mary Kate Smith, Dallas McKinnon. Coaches are Tony Buckley and Lily Trest.

WRITE NIGHT OUT 7th GRADERS AT SOUTH JONES BECOME PUBLISHED AUTHORS/ILLUSTRATORS
Recently the 7^th grade English teachers at South Jones (B. Robertson, L. Cowart, J. Valentine, A. Boulware) and the Media Specialist (O. Keys) collaborated on a project where the students wrote, illustrated, and published original stories as part of a unit of study. Everything was done at school and each student was responsible for developing their stories and illustrating their own work. It was amazing to see their creativity and artistic skills as they honed their writing, language, punctuation, and grammar skills. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, their teachers and librarian hosted a Write Night Out Author Autograph Session/Reception in the Media Center for the students and their families. During this time the students shared their stories and received certificates for participating as well as various other caption awards, as books were judged per class by several community members. The project was such a success that another teacher is having his students write science and social studies stories.

MISS JENNIFER VALENTINE AND STUDENTS	MRS. LINDA COWART AND STUDENTS

MRS. BROOKE ROBERTSON AND STUDENTS


MR. CRAIG MILLER AND KEELY PARKER OF THE SJHS BAND RECEIVE AWARDS
This past weekend, 38 South Jones Middle and High School band students attended the Southeast Mississippi Band Director’s Association Honor Band Clinic held at JCJC. Students from over 50 schools earned the right to attend this event through an audition process that took place in January. Many of our students placed in chair positions at the top of their sections. Keely Parker was awarded a $1,000.00 Scholarship given to only one attending senior. Also, congratulations to Mr. Craig Miller for being voted the Outstanding Middle School Band Director of the Year, as voted on by all the Band Directors from all the attending schools.


LYDIA NUNES- 12TH GRADER IS Laurel Exchange Club's JANUARY Student of the Month PICTURED WITH MRS. SARAH WANSLEY	alden swindle - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S january STUDENT OF THE MONTH PICTURED WITH MRS. LYNN SWINDLE


SJ BRAVETTES PLACE IN COMPETITION
Congratulations to the South Jones Bravettes!!! The weekend of December 15, they competed in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Dance Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, and out of 18 squads competing in the Small Varsity Pom category, the Bravettes received 2^nd place. This is only the second year for South Jones to have a Dance Team. They are sponsored by Kelly Tucker and Karri Knight and choreographed by Lora Davis. Dance Team members are (L-R): Abbey Adams, Christa Beth Knight (Co-Captain), Bailey Davis (Captain), Shelbie Suber, Kaitlin Sellers, Karly Jones, and Courtney Scarbrough.


MR. JAMES BRYANT'S RETIREMENT ANNOUNCED HE HAS TAUGHT SCHOOL 26-1/2 YEARS


SANTA CLAUS VISITS SJHS AND HELPS STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS DELIVER CANDY CANES TO STUDENTS


SJHS HOSTS PROFESSIONAL DRUMMER JEFF MILLS

On November 29, 2012, Jeff Mills, a local professional drum set player and recent Student Teacher at SJHS, presented a seminar detailing the role of the drum set within various performance settings. Mr. Mills demonstrated a wide range of drum grooves and solos within many different styles of music. Three main topics of discussion were Holding Steady Time, Applying Musicianship, and Performing with Proper Technique. Mr. Mills has performed across North America as well as parts of Asia. His ability to perform a wide variety of music has placed him in high demand as a studio recording percussionist. Some of the artists he has worked with include King Conga, Chris Cortez, Chris Thomas King, Andy Narrell, Bid Daddy Weave, Curtis Pierre, and Vasti Jackson. He can also be seen regularly with Kaiso, featuring John Wooton, and his own New Orleans funk group Mojo Funk. Students from Northeast Jones High school and South Jones High School as well as the general public were in attendance.

DRU ELKINS - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S NOVEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH PICTURED WITH MRS. LILY TREST


SKYPE CLUB COMMUNICATES WITH POLISH STUDENTS
This year, a group of South Jones students are helping students from Poland, who are learning English, practice their conversational skills through internet video conferencing (Skype) every Friday morning before school. Two years ago, a small group of sophomores, now seniors started this global program with students from South Korea, and the program has grown each year. Mrs. Cindy Steinwinder is the club sponsor. Picture 1 -Lydia Nunes, Olivia Chatham and Paige Lawson talking with Poland students. Picture 2 - Brayden Hodge talking with Asia Pijar. Picture 3 - Kaylb Sims talking with Kornelia Kopacz



MRS. SKYLAR ELLZY'S ’S ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY STUDENTS VISIT THE *BODIES EXHIBITION* IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Mrs. Skylar Ellzy's anatomy and physiology students recently visited the Bodies Exhibition Atlanta, Georgia, which provides an intimate and informative view into the human body. Over 200 actual human bodies and specimens, meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed, offer an unprecedented and wholly unique look into your amazing body.

HOBY RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED AT SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL
Mary Kathryn Smith is in the tenth grade at South Jones High School and was selected as this year’s HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) candidate. She was selected by the faculty at South Jones. She will attend the leadership seminar this summer at Millsaps College in Jackson. Mary Kathryn Smith is the daughter of Dr. Jessie and Mrs. Jennifer Smith of Ellisville. Dr. Smith is the President of Jones Junior College, and Mrs. Smith is an instructor there.


NEAL STEINWINDER - 12TH GRADER IS Laurel Exchange Club's NOVEMBER Student of the Month PICTURED WITH MRS. SARAH WANSLEY	LUKE TUCKER - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S NOVEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH PICTURED WITH MRS. KELLY TUCKER


SOUTH JONES BAND OF BRAVES WINS TOP HONORS
The South Jones Band has just completed another successful season of marching competition. The 107 member Band of Braves presented a show titled “Heartbeat.” The show presented the story of a young couple falling in love, experiencing heartaches, and renewing commitment. Soloists for the band were drum major Keely Parker: French horn, Landon James: trombone, Hannah Butler, J.D. Bilbo, and Josh Steele were the actors for the story line. The Band of Braves started competition on October 6 at Groovin’ in the Grove at Oak Grove High School. The band earned All-Superior ratings for band, color guard, percussion and drum major. On October 13, South Jones participated in MHSAA Region III Marching Festival at East Mississippi Community College. The band earned All-Superior ratings for color guard, percussion, drum major, and over-all band. The scores from this contest earned South Jones a spot in the Mississippi Marching Band Championships at Pearl High School. On October 20, South Jones performed in the U.S. Bands Mississippi Regional at East Mississippi Community College. Not only did the band score All-Superior ratings for band, color guard, percussion, and drum major, but they also received awards for best music, best percussion, best effect, and over-all first place for size 5A schools. Finally, on October 27, the Band of Braves competed in the Marching Band Championships at Pearl High School. After two rounds of competition, South Jones received awards for 3^rd place percussion, 3^rd place visuals, 5^th place color guard, and over-all 4^th place band for 5A schools for the State of Mississippi. Student section leaders for the Band of Braves are Color Guard – Savannah Boswell, Hannah Butler, and Jessica Rice. Woodwinds – Jessica Sullivan, Peyton Roney, and Brittany Walters. Brass – Kayla Pitts, Allen Boleware, Landon James, and Dalton Lewis. Percussion – Nick Hall, Wesley James, Kalyb Sims, Kevin Ford, and Savannah Jordan. Band directors are Artie Adams, Johnathan Benson, and Craig Miller.


ART STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS
	At the recent Loblolly Festival, second year high school art student, Justin Mapp, placed first with his acrylic painting entitled, “Here Comes the Masonite Train.” At the South Mississippi State Fair, Justin’s painting placed fourth in the acrylic painting category. South Jones High School is very proud of Justin’s accomplishments!
	Justin Little is a senior art student at South Jones High School. Recently, he placed second in the Loblolly Festival, which was sponsored by the city of Laurel. The title of his painting is “Paint the Town” and was executed in acrylic. The same painting earned a first place in the acrylic category at the South Mississippi State Fair. Congratulations Justin for representing South Jones so well!
	Miranda Beesley is a second year art student at South Jones High school. She recently placed third in the South Mississippi for her acrylic painting entitled “Lauren Rogers Museum.” Congratulations Miranda for representing your school so well!

SJ BAND OF BRAVES PLACE AT STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The South Jones Band of Braves competed in the state marching championships at Pearl HS Saturday, October 27, 2012. South Jones received 3rd place percussion, 3rd place visual design and over-all 4th place band among all 5A schools. Congratulations band members and directors for your continued success and for representing our school at the highest possible level.


SJ BAND OF BRAVES RECEIVE AWARDS
The South Jones Band of Braves participated in the U.S. Regional Marching Contest at East Mississippi Community College, in Scooba, Mississippi, Saturday, October 20. Our band took 1^st place in class 5 Open and was awarded Best Music, Best Percussion and Best Visual Effect. Congratulations to the students and teachers of our band for representing our school at the highest possible level.

JEFF STEINWINDER - 12TH GRADER IS Laurel Exchange Club's OCTOBER Student of the Month PICTURED WITH MRS. CINDY STEINWINDER	HANNAH TOLBERT - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH PICTURED WITH MRS. JOLA TOLBERT


SJ BAND OF BRAVES RECEIVE AWARDS
The South Jones Band of Braves participated in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Marching Festival Saturday, October 13, at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi. The Band earned All-Superior Ratings for Drum Major, Color Guard, Percussion and Overall Band. These are the highest possible ratings at this Festival. Congratulations to all the Varsity Band students and Mr. Adams, Mr. Benson, and Mr. Miller for representing our school with the highest possible standards.

SJ MIDDLE SCHOOL SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

L-R: Itzel Lopez - 7th Grade; Brandon Cox - 8th Grade

PRIDE OF MOSELLE

South Jones High School seniors, Ben Cooley, Katie Nelson, Kellie Nelson, and Carter Polles were chosen as the 2012–2013 Pride of Moselle. All four students attended Moselle Elementary. While attending Moselle Elementary, Ben and Carter played football for the Bulldogs, and Katie and Kellie were Bulldog cheerleaders. The students were also involved in Moselle’s Beta Club and Student Council. At South Jones, these students continue to be involved in various activities. Ben and Carter play football for the South Jones Braves, and Katie and Kellie are varsity cheerleaders for the Braves. The students have continued to maintain excellent grades and display leadership in all aspects of school.

MOLLY MARSHALL - 12TH GRADER IS Laurel Exchange Club's SEPTEMBER Student of the Month PICTURED WITH MR. JON MARSHALL	CLINT SASSER - 11TH GRADER IS SERTOMA CLUB'S SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH PICTURED WITH MR. COREY TOLBERT





ELECTION RESULTS - 2012-2013
7^TH Grade President – Lauren Griffin Vice President – Allie Davis Secretary – Meagan Keyes Treasurer – Timer Prince Class Favorites – Kameron Flowers, Tyler Byrd, Timber Prince, Lauren Griffin 8^th Grade President – Hayley Smith Vice President – Reagan Barber Secretary – Hayley Ellzey Treasurer – Mallory Rigdon Class Favorites – Tommy Pittman, Haley Smith, Kalley Tolbert Eighth Grade Maids – Haley Smith, Abbie Grayce Corley 9^th Grade President – Kirkland McDuffie Vice President – Jalen Buxton Secretary – Ashley Long Treasurer – Caitlin Broome Class Favorites – Shane Barnes, Kirkland McDuffie, Reagan Jefcoat, Summer Taylor Freshman Maids – Madison McAlpin, Christain Lee Miss South Jones Junior High – Reagan Jefcoat Mr. South Jones Junior High – Shane Barnes 10^th Grade President – Ethan Laird Vice President – Adrienne Hocutt Secretary – Mandi Valentine Treasurer – Cara Hill Class Favorites – Christeon Mason, Jalen Lindsey, Adrienne Hocutt, Lexi Guthrie Sophomore Maids – Mary Kate Smith, Lexi Guthrie 11^th Grade President – Kaitlin Sellers Vice President – Lauren Welch Secretary – Brianna Woodward Treasurer – Cameron Blackwell Class Favorites – Luke Tucker, Dontae Porter, Hanna Tolbert, Dru Elkins Junior Maids – Jakeyla Miller, Dru Elkins 12^th Grade President – Hannah Campbell Vice President – Neal Steinwinder Secretary – Jeff Steinwinder Treasurer – Marianna Glaze Class Favorites – Ben Cooley, Blake Strickland, Reid Hill, Katie Nelson Senior Maids – Mikaylan Ezell, Brittney Lack Student Body Maid – Reid Hill Student Body Maid – Logan Simpson Homecoming queen – Katie Nelson Football Maids – Janae Keyes, Kellie Nelson Miss South Jones – Anna Walker Mr. South Jones – Ben Cooley Senior Superlatives Most Intellectual – Courtney Creel Most likely to Succeed – Neal Steinwinder, Hannah Campbell Best Dressed – Kellie Nelson Most Flirtatious – Jess Steinwinder, Farrar Smith Most Athletic – Ben Cooley, Abbey Pitts Friendliest – Brittney Lack, Dustin Scarborough Cutest – Carter Polles, Lydia Nunes Craziest – Mikaylan Ezell, Brett Herrington Best School Spirit – Timothy Langley, Anna Walker Most Dependable – Molly Marshall Most Outstanding – Nathan Farrell, Olivia Chatham Most Talented – Keely Parker Best Personality – Reid Hill, Blake Strickland

SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND SPONSORS CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The South Jones High School Band of Braves recently sponsored a canned food drive to help those families affected by Hurricane Isaac. Band members Natalie Buckley and Josh Steele help load some of the canned goods onto the Salvation Army collection truck.