NEJ Choral Groups Sing with Life Church Choir

The Northeast Jones Gold Horizons and Gospel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Bill Myers, recently joined with the choir of Life Church to present the music for the Wednesday night service.  NEJ Supervising Principal Cooper Pope and Life Church pastor David Hagan delivered the sermon. 

NEJ Supervising Principal Cooper Pope (left) and Life Church Pastor David Hagan (right)

 

NEJ Choral Director Bill Myers, joins the combined chorus

News and Announcements

• 2012 7th - 11th grade Awards presented on May 15, 2012

• ATTENTION 6TH GRADERS: Please note this urgent information to 6th graders entering the 7th grade next fall--Required 7th grade immunizations and Note from Nurse.
   

• ATTENTION  PARENTS:
  If a student's grade falls below a 65 average in any of the 4 content areas, you will receive a phone call from that teacher offering after school tutoring once a week until the student's average rises to a 70 or better. 
  
  The following is a schedule for after school tutoring:
  Monday-English
  Tuesday-Math
  Wednesday-Social Studies
  Thursday-Science
  
  We urge you as a parent to take advantage of this opportunity to help improve your child's grade. 
  
  Thank you,
  Cooper Pope, NEJ Supervising Principal
   

Check out your grades here students and parents!!

• Honor roll for the 1st Nine Weeks

• Honor roll for the 2nd Nine Weeks

• Honor roll for 3rd Nine Weeks

Features

2010-2011 School Year Archives
2009-2010 School Year Archives
 

  History Day at NEJ!!
Characters throughout History

Teachers and students had a good time dressing as their favorite character in history.

 

 

Meet math teacher Kim "Einstein"
Cruise Ishee...

...and Social Studies teachers "Astronaut"  Matt Reid, Mr. "Benjamin Franklin" Beniot,
and Teddy "Rough-Rider" Roosevelt Tyson
 

NEJ's First 5K Run in the Jungle!!

Click here for more info!!

Come run with us. Sponsored by the basketball program.
 

Future Business Leaders of America
Attend State Conference



Standing: The Banking and Finance Team consisting of Tori Hodge, Tori Grenier, and Courtney Manning placed 5th; the Global Business Team comprised of members Kennedy Sanders, Summer Garner, and Rachel West placed 6th;
Seated: Caytee Walters place 1st in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure; Whitney McNeill competed in Desktop Publishing and won a Membership Madness Award; Reese Davis placed 1st in Sports Management and will also attend nationals to compete; Megha Patel placed 5th in Word Processing II and received a major Who's Who in FBLA award;  and Olevia Page placed 5th in the most prestigious event--Future Business Leader and also received a Who's Who Award

Twenty-five FBLA members traveled to Jackson April 12-13, 2012 to attend the annual Future Business Leaders of America State Conference.  All members attending competed in their various events at state after placing at the Southern District Conference that was held at Jones Junior College earlier in the year. When members were not competing or networking with fellow FBLA members from across the state, they attended motivational workshops, state officer campaign events, caucusing meetings, and social events. Above are the members that placed in their particular event. First and second place winners have the opportunity to continue competing in their event at the national conference in San Antonio in June.

In addition, at the event Olevia Page completed her term as a FBLA state officer for 2011-2012; she served as reporter and performed her duties in presiding at the conference meetings. While at the state conference, Summer Garner, a junior at NEJ, ran a campaign and won the position of State Reporter for the 2012-2013 school year.  Summer will attend the national conference in San Antonio where she will attend leadership training, self-improvement workshops, listen to motivational speakers, perform her state duties and network among the thousands of FBLA students from across the United States who will be attending.

NEJ FBLA members contribute to the morale of the school by providing recognition for the principals on Bosses Day and office personnel on Secretary's Day, as well as serving the maintenance crew an appreciation  luncheon; they also provide an end-of-the-year celebration and fundraiser called FoodFest; members can be seen playing a role in advancing the interests of several community projects including providing stockings for the Salvation Army Christmas project, assisting East Elementary PTO during FallFest,  providing comfort baskets for family members in ICU hospital units, and bestowing funds generously to the March of Dimes program. FBLA members continue practicing their leadership and business skills on a regular basis in other school organizations and in their classes. NEJ teachers Becky Tew and Debbie Griffin are advisors for this exciting organization consisting of 66 of the brightest and best students at Northeast Jones. We are proud of all the members who competed at the district and state conferences.

Click for district pics
 

5K @ Day in the Park

NEJ was represented well at the annual Day in the Park held at Mason Park.  Melissa (Middle school teacher) and Keith Braddock (head football coach and athletic admin) with their son, Kye (1st grader at East Jones), along with Lisa Bolivar (middle school teacher and cheerleader sponsor) and Scott Tyson (high school teacher and girls soccer coach) are shown having completed the race.

Coach Tyson went home with a trophy by finishing 3rd in his age division. Way to go!!

Congrats to all!!

NEJ  FFA

RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday, May 5th
Please help us make this fundraiser a huge success!!

We will use these funds for nationals.

We need items to sell and customers to buy!!

click here for details!!
 

Athletics Receive Bible

Athletics at NEJ were surprised when the Fellowship of Christian Athletics came out to Northeast Jones and presented each young person with their own Bible.

  Mr. Graves and

Mr. Pittman and Mr. Graves with FCA distributed the Bibles.

ROBOTICS

Mrs. Tew’s STEM classes have been building Lego robots.  Students build the robots from Legos and then program them to perform such activities as driving in a square, starting and stopping using a sound sensor and knocking a plastic ball off a stand with a swivel arm color sensor.  Some student excited comments about the project were:

 “These were the best Legos I’ve ever played with!”-- “This was the most fun I have had in this class!”--“This was so much fun!  It was a great experience for us!”--“I loved the robotics unit!”--“The robotics unit was fun.  Building it was awesome…  This was one of the best projects we have done.  I enjoyed it.”

Shown at left: Haley Hill and Cody Gandy
 

NEJ FFA Wins in State Competition

Northeast Jones FFA members recently traveled to Mississippi State University for state competition.  The Junior FFA Livestock Evaluation Team brought home top honors, winning first place while the Junior FFA Poultry Evaluation team captured second place.  Their FFA advisors are Ken Parker and Wendy Purvis.

NEJ Junior FFA Livestock Evaluation Team members (l-r) Mark Wagnon, Zach Hodge, Hogan Brewer, and Perri Purvis (center) hold their State Competition 1st Place Trophy.

Junior FFA Poultry Evaluation Team members (l-r) Devon Wolff, Gage Dickerson, and Rain Parker.

"Welcome to the Real World"

Northeast Jones STEM classes recently participated in “Welcome to the Real World” presented by Mississippi State University Extension Service.  Students were assigned a scenario with an occupation, salary and family situation.  They were then instructed to visit the booths set up in the room to fulfill their family obligations consisting of Transportation, Housing, Insurance, Clothing, etc.  Volunteers from Regions Bank (bottom photo) joined with Mississippi State University Extension Service employees to make this a valuable learning experience for these students.  Mrs. Lisa Mauldin and Mrs. Becky Tew are STEM instructors at Northeast Jones High School.

FoodFest!!!!
Friday, April 20, 2012

• Chicken on a stick~$5

• Funnel cake~$5

• Sweet tea~$1

Get your tickets from any basketball girl or FBLA member by Wednesday!!!
Other treats will be sold at concession stand.
 

McCormick Named NEJ Sertoma Student of Month

Amber McCormick was recently selected as Northeast Jones March Sertoma Student of the Month.  She is the daughter of Brock and Mechelle McCormick of the Myrick community.  Amber chose Mrs. Lori Oas to accompany her to the luncheon.  Mrs. Oas is a 4^th grade reading and language teacher at East Jones Elementary

Courtney Delk - Senior High Most Photogenic

                          NEJ Students Support Baptist Children's Homes
 


Residents of the Laurel and Waynesboro Baptist Children's Homes received special treats on Valentine's Day from Northeast Jones Junior High Student Council members.  Student Council members presented the residents with gift bags containing Valentine goodies and school supplies.   NEJ Junior High Student Council sponsors are Rebecca Tisdale and Destiny Parker.  Pictured (l-r) are Allison Myrick, August Parker, Houston Norton, and Britney Burnham

Movie Night at NEJ was Huge Success

Despite the stormy weather, over 500 parents and students came out to NEJ's 1st ever movie night! Community members, faculty, staff, and students were on hand to greet the visitors to serve pizza and provide child-care during the movie. All services and the movie were free.
NEJ was happy to provide this special night out to our community!
                           

*Courageous image courtesy of  Wallpaper4God

History Comes to Life for NEJ Students

Northeast Jones eighth grade students recently had the opportunity to view a production of ‘Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad’ by New Stage Theatre.  Virtually a ‘living history lesson’, the play gave students a unique understanding of the human aspect of slavery and the Underground Railroad.  The program was funded by the Jones County Public Library. 

Northeast Jones Top Beauties and Beaus

Top beauties and beaus were crowned at Northeast Jones Middle/High School in the annual NEJ Beauty/Beau Pageant.  Themed ‘Through the Looking Glass’, the pageant was sponsored by the Tiger Yearbook Staff.

Junior High Top Ten Beauties (l-r) Rebecca Maxcey, Kaleigh Lillly, Kristina Smith, Emilee Norwood, Jasmine Olson, Madison Gatlin, Bailey Thornton, Bailey Kitchens, Kayte Avera, Sydney Loper.  Junior High Miss Congeniality was Sydney Loper and Junior High Most Photogenic was Hannah Beech.

Junior High Top 5 Beaus (l-r) Zach Hodge, Dalton Parker, Connor Ellis, Zach Mattos, Miles Smith.

Junior High Most Handsome and Most Beautiful

(l-r) Connor Ellis, Jasmine Olson

Senior High Top Ten Beauties (l-r) Casey Cook, Bobbie Jo Davis, Allison Carson, Bayle Hayes (Top 5), Paisley Walters (Top 5), Lakin Ewing-Most Beautiful, Reshma Bangar (Top 5), Brittany Myrick (Top 5), Totinis Mateus, Shelby Walters,

Senior High Top 5 Beaus

(l-r) Jordan Chamberlin, Taylor Byrd,

Jermarcus Ross-Most Handsome,

Shelby Smith, Felix Rochlitz

Most Handsome and Most Beautiful--
Jermarcus Ross and Lakin Ewing

Northeast Jones FFA Chapter Wins Prize

Thousands of FFA members from hundreds of FFA chapters in 12 states have finished a huge effort to connect with local farmers, and one local chapter has taken home a nice prize for their efforts. The Northeast Jones FFA Chapter received 110 votes from local farmers and placed third in the Mississippi standings. As a result, they’ll receive a $1250 FFA Certificate of Credit to be used for FFA expenses like official FFA jackets, chapter supplies and registration fees for national FFA leadership conferences.  The Northeast Jones FFA advisors are Ken Parker and Wendy Purvis. Click for more on the story.

NEJ Junior Beta Supports Ronald McDonald House

In honor of Food Check-Off Day, Northeast Jones Junior Beta Club recently donated items to the Ronald McDonald House in Jackson, Mississippi.  Food Check-Off Day, sponsored by Mississippi Farm Bureau, will be held March 6, 2012 and recognizes the important role farmers play in feeding the people of the world.  As members prepared to load donated items, Junior Beta president Jade Walley presented supervising principal Cooper Pope with a check which will be given to the Ronald McDonald House for use of parents who have limited funds

Pictured with a few of the donated items are (rear, l-r) April Rudolph, Madisno Brownlee, Obrie Scarbrough, Cheyanne Boyd, Hayward Hodge, Kaleb  Hilton, Peyton Ramsey, Emilee Norwood; (front, l-r) Kristina Smith, Priscilla Hodge, Caytee Walters, Lydia Myers, NEJ Supervising Principal Cooper Pope, NEJ Junior Beta President Jade Walley, Leighton Griffin, Haley Hill, Morgan Mansell, Krystal Brown Shelby Edwards.

Suicide Prevention Program
Soul Surfer--The Movie

 Wednesday, March 21 @ 8:00 a.m.  Middle School
Thursday, March 22 @ 8:00 a.m.  High School
 

Relay for Life Walkathon
PIctures!

    
       Yay! Ms. Beckie Thrash came to the walk!!        

 
Balloon Release!!
 

NEJ Relay for Life Spring Break Walkathon

Relay for Life Springin' for a Cure Walkathon is 1st - 7th periods Tuesday, March 6 on the Tiger Track.
Any and all classes may walk as long as the class has 100% participation.

See Mrs. Rice for more information--Room 15 at NEJ HS

Northeast Jones FFA Wins in Federation Contest

Northeast Jones FFA members brought home five 1st place, two 2nd place, and one 4th place win from the recent Black Gold Federation Contest held at Jones County Junior College.  The first and second place winners will advance to district competition on March 23, 2012.  Northeast Jones FFA Advisors are Ken Parker and Wendy Purvis. 
 

STEM Classes Enjoy Dixie Electric Speaker             

Northeast Jones High School 9^th grade STEM classes recently were enlightened by Mrs. Lydia Walters, Communication and Human Resource Manager of Dixie Electric Power, concerning how electricity is generated.  Mrs. Walters shared an informative video and PowerPoint presentation with the students that discussed how electricity is generated from the plant to the home.  Various objects such as underground electrical wiring, meters, hard hat and electrical gloves used by Dixie Electric employees were on display for the students to observe. She also shared information with the students about the various career opportunities available in the electric power industry encouraging them to continue to pursue their education.  Teachers for STEM at Northeast Jones High School are Mrs. Lisa Mauldin and Mrs. Becky Tew.
 

NEJ Student Catches Air!!

NEJ sophomore, Doug Stewart, is in the midst of the Winter Series Championship Motocross tournament.  Doug has raced six times in Louisiana and Mississippi in the series and will continue his tour with three more races. Doug began motocross racing at the age of 12 years old and has continued to enjoy the sport. Last year, Doug won the Louisiana State Championship and received 3rd place in a recently completed series. The national competition in Tennessee at Loretta Lynn's Ranch will be held in July. Doug is setting his goals high to place at that event and continues to pursue his passion.

5K FCA Run!!

Join the Future Leaders of Jones County in participating in their chosen project--Fellowship of Christian Athletics. A 5K run will be featured on March 31 at JCJC. An individual registration (which includes a T-shirt) is $15. Get a group of 5 or more and the registration is only $10 (which includes a T-shirt). Click here for the form and to get more information. Come on out and support the youth of Jones County!
 

We Love Our Counselors!!

Northeast Jones faculty, staff, and administrators recently honored the school's counselors with a luncheon in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the student body and the entire Northeast Jones 'family'.  "Simple words cannot express how much we appreciate these ladies," stated one NEJ staff member.  "They are simply the best of the best and to each of them we offer our sincere thanks for their dedicated service to the students of Northeast Jones."  Pictured are (l-r) Barbara Odom-Jones County School District Scholarship Counselor, Lucy Cooley-11th and 12th Grade Counselor, Ramona Doggett-7th and 8th Grade Counselor, Brenda Thatch-9th and 10th Grade Counselor, Eric Walters-9th and 10th Grade Principal, Gary Townsend-11th and 12th Grade Principal, Marie Keyes-7th and 8th Grade Principal.
 

FBLA Wins Big at District!!

Thirty-eight FBLA students traveled to JCJC Thursday, February 2, 2012 for Southern District Leadership Conference. They competed in various business-related events and at the end of the day 25 students had placed 1st - 6th place. These will advance to state to compete at a higher level at the State Leadership Conference in Jackson in April.  National competition will be held this summer in San Antonio.  At the district meeting, Olevia Page, State Reporter, performed her duties during the awards ceremony. Also at the meeting, Summer Garner passed the requirements to run a campaign for state office at the state conference. NEJ's FBLA advisors are Becky Tew and Debbie Griffin.

Bottom row: B. Doggett, W. McNeill, R. Davis, M. Nowell, J. Patel, A. Daughtery, K. Hodge, E. Crider, B. Lowery, H. Periotti, O. Page, R. West, Sponsors: B. Tew and D. Griffin
Top row: M. Ulmer, C. Walters, L. Myers, T.K. Hullings, T. Grenier, T. Hodge, R. Page, S. Garner, K. Sanders, L. Pitts, M. Patel, C. Manning (S. Clark not pictured)

Pictured above at JC from left: Laken Pitts, Megan Nowell, Tori Hodge, Lydia Myers, Whitney McNeill, Kasie Hodge, Megha Patel, Ashleigh Daugherty, Jenish Patel, Rebekah Page, Stormy Clark, Blake Doggett, Reese Davis.
Kneeling: Caytee Walters, Kennedy Sanders, Rachel West, and Summer Garner
 

Middle School Correct Response Presents Tar Wars

Northeast Jones Middle School Correct Response students, under the instruction of Ms. Lisa Bolivar, recently presented the TAR Wars program to fourth and fifth grade students at East Jones Elementary and Glade Elementary.  TAR Wars is a tobacco-free education program comprised of six activities designed to increase their knowledge of the short-term effects and image-based consequences of tobacco use.  It also illustrates for students the costs of using tobacco and presents ways they can better spend their money.  TAR Wars also helps students identify reasons people should not use tobacco and prompts critical evaluation of tobacco advertising and marketing.  Pictured are (front, l-r) Sarah Watson, Cameron James, Eli Adams, Michaela Moss, Maegan Adams, Mackenzie Bounds, Lyle Wood; (middle, l-r) Paige Wilson, Jordan Early, Georgia Cheatham, Hunter Byrd, Tatum Dickerson, Jade Padgett, Lexi Pippen, Kayleigh Windham; (back, l-r) Madison McDonald, Shelby Lowery, Mollie Tidwell, Nick Walley, Christopher Fowler, Whitney Fowler, Nichole McLaurin.
 

Boys Basketball Team Dominates in Laser Tag!!

Coaches P.T., Boone, and Gentry treated the boys basketball team to a fun night of Laser Tag.
 

NEJ Gold Horizons to Hold Dinner Theatre

The Northeast Jones High School Gold Horizons Show Choir invites everyone to Dinner Theatre, a night of delicious dinner and magnificent musical performances. Performances by Northeast Jones Gold Horizons showchoir, Tigervibe showchoir, soloists, and many others.  Dinner Theatre will be held in the NEJ Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 6:00pm.  Contact:  Dr. Bill Myers (601-3231219 or billmyers@bellsouth.net) or call the school office at 601 425-2347 to purchase tickets and for more information.
 

Digital Class Presents to Pope

Ms. Griffin's Digital Photography class recently had a project where they took pictures of shapes that represented letters of the alphabet.  Each student found the letters in nature and in their environment that represented their name. Afterwards, they edited the photos and mounted them on posters. The students decided to do a piece for Mr. Pope, Supervising Principal, to show appreciation for his love and support. They found letters for his name, edited them, had them printed and then framed to complete their gift.  Mr. Pope was  surprised and pleased over the gift. He commended the class for doing a great job! (front: Justin Finely, Blake Doggett, Wesley McLaurin (rear) Debbie Griffin, Ashleigh Daugherty, Mr. Pope, Taylor Gambrell, Tasha Graham, Devin Cartwright, and Lea Wade.
 

NEJ Junior Beta Contributes to Christian Food Mission

The Northeast Jones Junior Beta Club recently presented a monetary donation to the Laurel Christian Food Mission as part of their annual service to the community.  Pictured (l-r) are Krystal Brown, Priscilla Hodge, Austin Clark, Robert Smith-Christian Food Mission, Obrie Scarbrough, Maddy Brownlee, and Shelby Edwards.  NEJ Junior Beta is sponsored by Mrs. Ann Tucker, Mrs. Francis Hill, and Mrs. Connie Wade.
 

Guthrie, Smith Sign With JCJC

Northeast Jones Lady Tiger Soccer stand-outs Lacey Guthrie and Callie Smith (seated l-r) signed Friday to play soccer for the Jones County Junior College Bobcats next year.  Guthrie and Smith have played soccer at NEJ for four years and were instrumental in their team winning back-to-back state championships!  Pictured (l-r) are Scott Tyson – NEJ Girls Soccer Coach, Sonny Guthrie, Linda Guthrie, Cooper Pope – NEJ Supervising Principal, Jamie Smith, Reggie Smith, and Delores Deasley, JCJC Women’s Soccer Head Coach.

NEJ Digital Photography Visits Landrum's Country

The Digital Photo Class taught by Ms. Debbie Griffin visited Landrum's Country Homestead on Nov. 29, 2011. The purpose of the trip was so the students could practice all the photo techniques they have been learning in class.  They took photos of animals, buildings, old machinery, antique signs, Christmas scenes, etc.  Students had a great time investigating the relics of the past and taking interesting pictures of them. Each student then returned to the classroom to upload their pictures where they will make a collage of their trip. The collages will be printed and submitted to the homestead.

1st row: Ashleigh Daugherty, Debbie Griffin, Cheyenne Harris 2nd row: Taylor Gambrell, Elizabeth Crider, Taylor Coats, Laken Ewing, Tasha Graham, Justin Finley, Devin Cartwright, Lea Wade, Wesley McLaurin, and Blade Doggett
 

NEJ FFA Officers Attend National Convention

Northeast Jones FFA Chapter Officers and Advisors recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the National FFA Convention.  They were accompanied by NEJ FFA Alumni member Phyllis Wagnon.  Pictured are (rear, l-r) Ken Parker-Instructor/Advisor, Thomas Wagnon, Rob Reynolds, Wendy Purvis-Instructor/Advisor, Cole Avera; (front, l-r) Mark Wagnon, April Strickland, Shelby Walters, Emily Parker.
 

Wagnon Earns American FFA Degree

Jones County Junior College sophomore Thomas W. Wagnon recently traveled to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana where he received the American FFA Degree.    The American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs).  Approximately 3,500 American FFA Degrees are handed out each year at the National FFA Convention.  That number represents less than half of one percent of all FFA members, making it one of the organization’s highest honors.

Wagnon, past president of the Northeast Jones Chapter of FFA, is the son of Bill and Phyllis Wagnon and grandson of Mack and Ann Tucker, all of the Myrick community.  A member of the JCJC Livestock Evaluation Team under the instruction of Tim Ishee, Wagnon is majoring in Agricultural Education.  His high school FFA advisors were Randall Coker, Rusty Rutland, Jody W. Buchanan, Rod Tolbert, and Kenneth Parker. 

Northeast Jones ‘After-School Tutoring Program’ Honored

(l-r) Jemecia Calvin, Mississippi Counseling Association Awards Chair, Brenda Thatch, NEJ 9th & 10th Grade Counselor, Ramona Doggett, NEJ 7th & 8th Grade Counselor, Cooper Pope, NEJ Supervising Principal

The Mississippi Counseling Association recently presented Northeast Jones High School with an award for the school’s After-School Tutoring Program.  Implemented in 2007, the programs purpose is to provide students with academic support facilitating success on subject area and MCT tests.  Originally designed to focus on under-achieving students, the program quickly grew to include all testing area students regardless of achievement level. 

The program consists of three 90-minute sessions per content area for a period of three weeks prior to administration of SATP and MCT tests.  The tutoring sessions, conducted by SATP/MCT teachers as well as content area teachers, provide students with intensive review of content material as well as strategies for successful test taking.  Within the sessions, students are grouped according to data results in order to ensure that each student receives the best possible support based on their individual needs. 

Since the inception of the program, the school’s graduation rate has shown steady improvement.  In addition, the school’s Quality Distribution Index (QDI), used by the state as a measure of overall school performance, has increased from 139 to 174.   “The dedicated efforts of the teachers, counselors, and school staff are directly responsible for the success of the program,” stated NEJ Supervising Principal Cooper Pope.  “Our teachers are focused on the improvement of student achievement through consistent encouragement and support of all students! I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the faculty, the staff, and our student body, for their dedication and hard work, and to our community for their continued support!”

JCAT Tractor Pull Closes Out Fair

One of the fastest growing sports in south Mississippi closed out the 2011 Laurel Fair – a garden tractor pull.  The JCATS (Jones County Agriculture Teachers) - Ken Parker and Wendy Purvis of Northeast Jones, Bobby Breakfield and Joe Robinson of South Jones, Denny Johnson and Jonathan Clark of West Jones, and Jody W. Buchanan and Rod Tolbert of JCJC – welcomed 35 competitors from Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee to the pulling track at the Laurel Fair Grounds on the last Saturday of October.  Competing in 15 classes were:  Tyler Anderson, Cole Avera, Jarred Barnes, Carl Beuerslein, Bobby Breakfield, Hogan Brewer, Jody W. Buchanan, Dakota Bush, Larry Cox, Jared Ezell, Haley Hammons, James Hammons, Larry Hammons, Sheila Hammons, Matthew Henry, Dustin Johnson, Chase Kirsh, Ken Logan, Caleb Miller, James Mowdy, Dillon Myrick, Earl Myrick, Chase Nelson, Shelby Nowell, Emily Parker, Tommy Parker, Samantha Phillips, Kade Phillips, Nash Phillips, John Poore, Ryan Reed, Hunter Robinson, Seth Schumper, Rod Tolbert, and Jerry Winstead.  Winners were –

Kids Class:     Chase Nelson with a pull of 55 feet, 7 inches

            Off-the-Lawn, 5-12 yrs:  Seth Schumper with a pull of 77 feet even

            Off-the-Lawn, 12-18 yrs:  Tyler Anderson with a pull of 40 feet, 4 inches

            Light Hydro:  Matthew Henry with a pull of 65 feet, 8 inches

            Heavy Hydro:  Nash Phillips with a pull of 82 feet, 2 inches

            Garden Stock, 5-12 yrs:  Nash Phillips with a pull of 73 feet, 4 inches

            Garden Stock, 13-18 yrs:  Emily Parker with a pull of 118 feet, 7 inches

            Garden Stock, 19+ yrs:  Tommy Parker with a pull of 113 feet, 1 inch

            Light Stock Modified Uncut Tires:  Emily Parker with a pull of 115 feet, 9 inches

            Light Stock Modified Cut Tires:  Larry Cox with a pull of 143 feet, 8 inches

            Heavy Stock Modified Uncut Tires:  Larry Cox with a pull of 142 feet, 5 inches

            Heavy Stock Modified Cut Tires:  Larry Cox with a pull of 140 feet, 9 inches

            Twin Cylinder:  Sheila Hammons with a pull of 172 feet, 3 inches

            Super Stock:  Sheila Hammons with a pull of 169 feet even

            Pro Stock Open:  Larry Hammons with a pull of 227 feet, 1 inch

Future Business Leaders of America Deliver Supplies for Oktibbeha County Hospital Intensive Care Unit

    The Executive Board of the Future Business Leaders of America completed their State Community Service Project by collecting and donating supplies to the OCH Hospital Auxiliary in Starkville, MS, to be delivered and used in the new Intensive Care Unit upon completion.  The new ICU unit will house the state-of-the-art ICU room, waiting area and hospitality suites.  The supplies donated will go a long way in aiding patient’s family members in a time of distress.
      Olevia Page, state reporter from Northeast Jones High School, Laurel, MS, organized the project as part of her state responsibilities and the other state officers participated in gathering and presenting the donated items. Officers made their presentation to the hospital auxiliary unit of the Oktibbeha County Hospital after attending the state Fall Leadership Conference that was held on the campus of MSU on Friday, October 14, 2011. This statewide conference was hosted by the Phi Beta Lambda organization from the Business Department of MSU.  Various workshops were presented featuring computer, business, and FBLA standards to the students who attended this one-day conference.

Pictured in the photo from left are:
Katlin Wallace, Northern District Vice President, Tishomingo County High School, Iuka; 
Clara Watson, Secretary, Ingomar Attendance Center, New Albany;
Hallie Stubbs,Treasurer, Simpson Academy, Mendenhall;
Mildred Stickley, OCH Auxiliary member; Reather Boyd, Auxiliary member;
Olevia Page, Reporter, Northeast Jones High School, Laurel;
Connor Donovan, President, Desoto Central High School, Southaven;
Krissy Winstead, Central District Vice President, Union High School, Union.

Not pictured:
Lauren Moran, Southern District Vice-President and  Caridae Pittman, Parliamentarian, both from Picayune Career Center, Picayune. 

NEJ Varsity Cheerleaders Win at Magnolia Championship

Debbie Griffin's Web Design Class surprised some East Jones Elementary students the week before Halloween with a very special treat. The seven students, all FBLA members, dressed in costumes and presented a Halloween Safety
Tip program to the students in Ms. Leighan Griffin's (Media Specialist) library.

Web design students created "Happy and Sad Pumpkin" paddles for each student to hold up.  As the high school students presented a tip the young students had to decide if it was a good or bad tip by showing the correct face.  Elementary students were then treated to goody bags full of treats while they visited with the high school students. The young students especially enjoyed their visit with the NEJ Tiger who dressed as Superman. Classes visiting with the high school students were Mrs. Hodge's 1st grade, Mrs. Windham's, 1st Grade and then Mrs. Hales 2nd Grade.

Web students will create web pages in their class as a follow-up to feature their trip.

High school students involved in the project include: Summer Garner, Shonesty Standing Elk, Destinie Dickerson, Latisha Barnett, Joseph Manning (Tiger), Katy Mattison, Jeremy Clanton and Ms. Hodge's 1st graders.
 

2011-2012 FBLA Officers

Northeast Jones FBLA consisting of over 60 members elected a new slate of officers for the 2011-2012 session.  The officers will be installed on November 10 at the evening meeting at Bosun Joe's located in the Alice Hotel.

These officers have led the membership in various service projects thus far this year including fundraisers for March of Dimes and FBLA Foundation, honoring high school principals for Bosses' Day, hosting a luncheon to show appreciation to the maintenance crew, and performing various service projects at East Jones Elementary, just to name a few.

Almost forty officers and members are now preparing for the District Leadership Conference where they will compete both individually and in teams in over thirty competitions at JCJC on February 2. Also, Olevia Page, our co-president, will perform her duties as FBLA State Reporter.  NEJ FBLA is sponsored by Becky Tew and Debbie Griffin.

1st row from left: Ashley Watts~Reporter, Whitney McNeill~Secretary, Rebekah Page~Community Service
2nd row:  Olevia Page~Co-President and State Reporter, Megha Patel~Vice-President
3rd row:  Summer Garner~Treasurer, Ashleigh Daugherty~Co-President, April Strickland~Parlimentarian
(Not pictured: Hannah Lopez~Historian)

NEJ to Hold Veteran’s Program

All area veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend the annual Northeast Jones Veteran’s Program on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 9 a.m. in the school performing arts center.  This event is sponsored by the Northeast Jones Junior Beta Club.  Following the program, the NEJ Senior High Beta Club will host a brunch in the school cafeteria for all the veterans and their guests.  For additional information, call the school office at 601-425-2347.

American Enterprise Forum

Two NEJ teachers, Teresa Ledlow (Coop) and Debbie Griffin (Business Education), were invited to attend the American Enterprise Forum sponsored by the Mississippi Council on Economic Education on Tuesday, November 1, in Jackson.  The 8th Annual US Senator Thad Cochran Forum was held at the Jackson Marriott and featured a luncheon program.  Various businesses and universities throughout the state, such as USM, Ole Miss, Delta State, Millsaps College, MC, MSU, Bancorp South, Mississippi Power, Nissan, C Spire, Mississippi Economic Council, AT&T,  were on board to sponsor the event. At the meeting, various speakers were featured along with teachers of award-winning economic lessons. Several Mississippi politicians were represented at the forum as well.
 

NEJ FBLA Officers Treat Maintenance Crew

From left:  Jessie and Linda Jones, Olevia Page (co-president), Tommy Ishee, Ashleigh Daugherty (co-president), Whitney McNeill (secretary), Susie Polk, and Herbie Windham

FBLA officers and sponsors honored NEJ's maintenance crew to a chili luncheon recently. Along with the chili, honorees were served salad, chips and dips, desserts, and all the trimmings.  FBLA wanted to show their appreciation for the fantastic job this maintenance crew provides to the students, faculty and staff at NEJ.  Mr. Pope, Supervising Principal, expressed his admiration and appreciation to the crew and also blessed the meal. The crew was also presented with goody bags with candy and gift cards. NEJ FBLA is sponsored by Becky Tew and Debbie Griffin.

       Ms. Susie, Mr. Pope, Mr. Herbie             Ashleigh, Tommy Ishee, Olevia, Ms. Susie                 Mr. Jessie, Ms. Linda, Megha Patel (VP), Ashleigh
 

Mills Named NEJ Serteen Student of Month

Northeast Jones junior Marley Mills was recently named NEJ Serteen Student of the Month.  Mills is the daughter of Joey and Ellie Mills of Richton.  She selected Mrs. Allison Wood, NEJ English Instructor, to accompany her to the luncheon.  NEJ Serteens is sponsored by Mrs. Beckie Thrash. Pictured are (l-r) Marley Mills, Allison Wood.

Jones County Show Choir Showcase

This Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the South Jones Performing Arts Center, the South Jones Company Boosters will sponsor the annual Jones County Show Choir Showcase. This will be a special night for all of our county show choirs to come together and showcase their fall music. We will also have a special appearance by the Jones County Show Kids and Jones Onstage. Don't miss out on this great night! Admission is $5.00.
 

Perdue Places at Festival

Northeast Jones junior Harley Perdue recently received third place in the Loblolly Festival “Opening Doors to the Future of Downtown Laurel” door decorating contest.  Participants were asked to design and paint a faux door representative of downtown Laurel.  Perdue is the daughter of Dr. Kent and Laurie Holifield of the Myrick community.  She is a third-year art student under the instruction of Lacy Cockrell

NEJ FFA Fruit/Meat Sale

Northeast Jones FFA has begun their annual fruit and meat sale!  Thanksgiving meat orders are due by October 31st with delivery occurring the week of November 14th.  Christmas fruit and meat orders are due by November 18th with delivery occurring the week of December 5th.  All orders must be pre-paid due to the high volume of product ordered. 
 

To place an order see any Northeast Jones FFA member.  You may also contact the NEJ Voc-Ag Dept. by phone at 601-425-2236 or by e-mail at the following addresses – krparker@jones.k12.ms.us or wkpurvis@jones.k12.ms.us.   Northeast Jones FFA greatly appreciates your interest and support!
 

Digital Photography Class Enjoys Speaker

The students in Ms. Debbie Griffin's Digital Photography class were treated to a special surprise when professional photographer Jennifer Frazer came to speak to them Oct. 12, 2011.  Ms. Frazer is doing her student teaching under Ms. Emily White in the Middle School Art Department. She is in the Art Education program at USM and also owns her own photography business--Frazer's Photography. In her spare time, Ms. Frazer is a sergeant in the ROTC program at USM where she is also the official photographer.

Cheyenne Harris, Taylor Coats, Ms. Frazer, Elizabeth Crider

Ms. Frazer spoke to the students about her experiences in photography and how she decided to become a photographer.  She also shared her tips and showed many examples of her work.

Taylor Coats, Lea Wade, Steffen Missmahl, Cheyenne Harris, Jada Simmons, Tasha Graham, Ms. Frazer, Devin Cartwright, Justin Finley, Elizabeth Crider, Blake Doggett, and
Wesley McLaurin

TIGER YEARBOOKS!!!

The 2012 Tiger Yearbook is on sale! To place your yearbook order,
click on this link--YearbookOrderCenter.com use school number 14669-- OR
call 1-866-287-3096...be ready with credit or debit card or mail in a check to Herff Jones.
 Please note that we are running a special the month of September only...cost of the book is $60.00!
On October 1, the cost goes up to $75.00! Order your book today!

        Mackenzie Bounds, Hunter Byrd, and Sarah                        Scrubby Bears was demonstrated by
                 Watson present Whales Tales.                             Paige Myrick, Lexi Pippen and Tatum Dickerson.
 

Call of duty is black and comes in Youth Large thru 3x


Camo shirt is military olive and comes in adult sizes only
 

JCATs to Hold Laurel Fair Tractor Pull

 Jones County Vocational-Agriculture Teachers (JCATs) will hold their Laurel Fair Tractor Pull on Saturday, October 29 on the track at the Laurel Fairgrounds.  Registration and weigh-in will begin at 1:00 p.m. and pulling will start promptly at 3:00 p.m.  Each participant will be charged a $5.00 hook fee.  For additional information, contact Ken Parker at 601-425-2236 or Rod Tolbert at rodtlbrt@hotmail.com.

USPSA National Championship

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Our very own faculty member, Thomas Knight, competed in the USPSA National Championship.
He finished 132nd in the nation for Limited Division. Mr. Knight is fifth from the right. Congratulations, Mr. Knight!!
Click for more pics from this event!
 

Group of Northeast Jones Seniors listens to Ms. Tonya Weathersby explain the Mississippi voter registration procedure.

NEJ Seniors Register to Vote

Northeast Jones High School seniors, currently 18 years of age or who will be 18 before the next general election, were recently afforded the opportunity to register to vote without ever  leaving the school campus.  Tonya Weathersby, official of the Jones County Circuit Clerks office, Trina  Heidelberg of Delta Sigma Theta, and Willie Evans (Ward 1 City Councilman) also of Delta Sigma Theta, spoke with students regarding the unique privilege they have as Americans to vote and assisted with the completion of registration forms.

Perdue Named September NEJ Serteen Student of the Month

 
Northeast Jones junior Harley Perdue was recently selected to represent NEJ as Serteen Student of the Month for September.  She is the daughter of Dr. Kent and Laurie Holifield of the Glade community.  Harley selected Mrs. Dana Knight, NEJ Spanish instructor, to accompany her to the luncheon. 
 

Edible ‘Cells’

   Northeast Jones Biology II students under the instruction of Michelle Pryor completed their study of the structure and function of the cell by making ‘cell cookies’.  Working in groups and using sugar cookies as the base, students make either a plant or animal cell.  A variety of candies were used to represent the various organelles. 

Second Period

Pictured are:  (front, l-r) Kennedy Sanders, Cody Hayes, Charles Herrington, Michelle Pryor-Instructor, Cheyenne Ellzey, Jayda Simmons, Caleb Britton, Joel Noble; (rear, l-r) Hardi Jones, Trennon Ishee, Allen Holifield, Patrick King, Zebedee Townsend, Chris Nobles, Barrett Lozano, Damien Johnson, Jermarcus Ross, Brandon Hamil, Josh Starcher, Alex Musgrove.

First Period

Pictured are:  (front, l-r) Brittany Kitchens, Chelsea Moss, Kyle Moorer, Tony Welch, Dustin Dyer, Zadorius Hardy, Daniel Hudson; (rear, l-r) Kayla Brown, Joni Walters, Taquil Ducksworth, Austin Cartwright, Sidney Brannon, Addison Sanford, Ashton Cotton, Michelle Pryor-Instructor.

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Into the Woods

The Northeast Jones Theatre Department will present Into the Woods on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the school Performing Arts Center.  Tickets are $10 for adults adn $5 for children age 12 and under.  For additional information you may call the school office at 601-425-2347.
 

JCAT’s Hold First Pull on New Track

            Sunshine, breeze, the growl of small engines, and the smell of fuel meant there was a JCAT Garden Tractor Pull underway on the new pulling track at the Laurel Fair Grounds!!  Sponsored and produced by current and former Jones County Agriculture Teachers – Rod Tolbert (JCJC/NEJ), Denny Johnson (WJ), Bobby Breakfield (SJ), Joe Robinson (SJ), Ken Parker (NEJ) - the Saturday pull was open to the public with only a $5 hook fee charged to participants.  Twenty-two participants competed in 12 classes.  Pullers were Cole Avera, Jarred Barnes, Bobby Breakfield, Hogan Brewer, Jody W. Buchanan, Cody Bush, Jared Ezell, James Hammons, Larry Hammons, Sheila Hammons, Denny Johnson, Chase Kersh, Caleb Miller, James Mowdy, Earl Myrick, Shelby Nowell, Emily Parker, John Poore, Walker Robinson, Rod Tolbert, Steven Walters, and Jerry Winstead.

                                                             Class winners were as follows: 

     Off-the-Lawn Class (13-18 years of age) – Steven Walters with a pull of 55.6 feet.

     Off-the-Lawn Class (19+ years of age) – John Poore with a pull of 60.2 feet.

     Light Hydro Class – Walker Robinson with a pull of 58.1 feet.

      Heavy Hyrdo Class – Cole Avera with a pull of 40.5 feet.

      Garden Stock (5-12 years of age) – Shelby Nowell with a pull of 64 feet even.

       Garden Stock (13-18 years of age) – Emily Parker with a pull of 102.2 feet.

       Garden Stock (19+ years of age) – Bobby Breakfield with a pull of 112.3 feet.

        Light Stock Modified Class – Larry Hammons with a pull of 125.1 feet.

        Heavy Stock Modified Class – Larry Hammons with a pull of 121.5 feet.

        Twin Cylinder Class – Sheila Hammons with a pull of 145.9 feet.

        Super Stock Class – Sheila Hammons with a pull of 149.7 feet.

        Pro Stock/Open Class – Sheila Hammons with a pull of 156.1 feet.   
Walker Robinson 

  
Cole Avera                                                                Emily Parker

        
  Over-all winner of the pull was Sheila Hammons!         Shelby Nowell

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NEJ Cheerleaders Excel at Summer Camp

Northeast Jones Junior High Cheerleaders attended NCA Summer Camp in June at Millsaps College.  The squad is coached by Kerry Stringer and Lisa Bolivar.  Junior High Cheerleaders pictured are:  Krystal Brown, Makayla Crane, Maddy Brownlee, Rachel Wison, Whitney Fowler, Sydney Loper, Callie Davis, Kayte Avera, Jade Padgett, Tabby Stevens, Victoria Tucker, Ashley Hutchins, Allyson Myrick, Kristen Roberson, Jasmine Olson, Chandler Walker, Amie McCormick.  Not pictured is Haley Hill. 

 While attending NCA Summer Camp at Millsaps College, the NEJ Varsity Cheer Squad won several awards including a Spirit Stick, the Herkie Team Award, SPOT Safety Award, a bid to the NCA National Competition, superior ribbons for chant and cheer, and the NCA Champion Chant Award.  NEJ Varsity Cheer squad members are:  Seniors - Lakin Ewing, Reshma Bangar, Kayly Barlow, Haley Walters, Kristen Sullins, Laken Bush, Kelsie Lawson, and Cody Hayes; Juniors - Paisley Walters, Amber McCormick, and Amanda Smith; Sophomores - Jordan Touchstone, Gabby Watson, Kiara Merrill, Bobbie Jo Davis, Allison Wigley, Allison Carson, and Bayle Hayes. 

 

 

NCA All-American Nominees at camp were Haley Walters, Hayden Davis, Gabby Watson, Bobbie Jo Davis, Cody Hayes, Kiara Merrill, and Kayly Barlow.

Senior Cheerleader Lakin Ewing received the NCA Leadership Award,  Ewing was selected from the 200 cheerleaders attending camp.

#1 Hunk!!

According to the Jones County Review survey, our very own Coach Braddock was named a  2011 Top-Ten Hunk in Jones County! Congrats, Coach!

You can see more of the story in today's Jones County Review

FBLA National Leadership Conference

This summer NEJ's FBLA was able to participate in the national conference in Orlando.  Olevia Page is serving as FBLA State Reporter; she represented the state of Mississippi by performing her officer duties along with the state officer team during the conference. She also attended special leadership sessions that were offered. Whitney McNeill placed first at the state competition in Desktop Publishing along with her DTP partner foreign exchange student Matt Vaz (not pictured). They competed at the national level in Orlando. Whitney and Olevia also attended various workshops while at the conference. Sponsor, Debbie Griffin, was selected to represent the state of Mississippi as Outstanding Advisor of the Year 2011-2012 and was recognized at the conference.

Graduation Day for Teachers!

NEJ is happy to announce three teachers who recently completed their program of work to earn a Master's of Education degree from William Carey University this summer. They are from left:  P. T. Jones, Brittney Shoemake, and Toby Ritchey. We are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments and we all say, "Congratulations!"

NEJ FFA Officers Attend SLC

Northeast Jones FFA Officers and Vocational-Agriculture Instructors/Advisors recently attended the Mississippi FFA Association’s Summer Leadership Camp held in Raymond.  They are pictured with the 2011-2012 MS State FFA Officers.  Pictured are (rear, l-r) Ken Parker (Instructor/Advisor), Daniel  Haas, Cole Avera, April Strickland, Mark Wagnon (MS Junior FFA State Treasurer), Emily Parker, Shelby Walters, Kaileigh Goode, Rob Reynolds, Rod Tolbert (Instructor/Advisor); (front, l-r) Harrison Lang, Colton Tomblen, Kristen Bishop, Jessica Wilkinson, Jonathan Morris, Logan Dale.

NEJ FFA Junior State Degree Recipients

Northeast Jones Junior FFA members Ford Turner, Mark Wagnon, Christian Culpepper, and Brittany Goode received Junior State FFA Degrees at the 2011 Mississippi FFA Convention.  They are pictured with their FFA advisors, Ken Parker (far left) and Rod Tolbert (far right).

NEJ FFA Members Attend State FFA Convention

Fourteen members of the Northeast Jones Chapter of FFA recently attended the 2011 Mississippi FFA Convention held on the campus of Mississippi State University.  Pictured are (rear, l-r) Ken Parker (Instructor/Advisor), Kaileigh Goode, Rob Reynolds, Gage Dickerson, Cole Avera, Ford Turner, Hogan Brewer, Rod Tolbert (Instructor/Advisor); (front, l-r) Zach Hodge, April Strickland, Brittany Goode, Shelby Walters, Christian Culpepper, Mark Wagnon, Devon Wolff.  Not pictured is Emily Parker.

Wagnon Named MS Junior FFA Treasurer

Mark Wagnon, a member of the Northeast Jones Junior FFA Chapter, was named the 2011 State Junior FFA Treasurer during the recent Mississippi FFA Convention.  Wagnon is a livestock exhibitor and a member of the NEJ Junior FFA Opening and Closing Team and the NEJ Junior FFA Livestock Evaluation Team.  He is the son of Bill and Phyllis Wagnon of the Myrick community.  His FFA advisors are Ken Parker and Rod Tolbert.

NEJ Junior FFA Team Wins in State Competition

Northeast Jones Junior FFA Opening & Closing Team captured second place in state competition at the 2011 Mississippi FFA Convention.  Earlier in the year the team received 1st place in local competition and 2nd place in south district competition, earning them the right to compete on the state level.  Team members are (rear, l-r) Ford Turner and Gage Dickerson; (front, l-r) Zach Hodge, Devon Wolff, Christian Culpepper, Brittany Goode, and Mark Wagnon.  They are pictured with their FFA Advisors, Ken Parker (far left) and Rod Tolbert (far right).

Northeast Jones FFA Presents Awards

     The Northeast Jones FFA Awards Banquet and Alumni Auction was held in late April at Jones County Junior College.  Greenhand Degrees were presented to Dustin Gray, Jeremy Walters, Kelsey Breland, Jeffery Langley, Brittany Lowery, Katy Pitts, Lindsey Clairmont, Tyler Fenton, Ashleigh Mann, Elizabeth Moncivais, Thomas Davis, Laken Pitts, Austin Hamm, Ricky Phipps, Cole Avera, Rebecca Doggett, Meghan Ulmer, Derek Fowler, Daniel Hudson, Jonathan Ladner, Austin Lindsey, Dylon Murphy, and Slade Smith.  Receiving Chapter Degrees were Rob Reynolds, Kaegan Thornhill, Eli Edwards, Brandon Hudson, Ryan Ishee, Austin Parker, Bryan Walters, J. D. Wooten, Gabrielle Shaw, Emilee Williams, Lane Hamil, and Emily Parker.  Livestock Exhibition pins went to Mark Wagnon, Ford Turner, Zach Hodge, Christian Culpepper, Brittany Goode, Kaileigh Goode, Emily Parker, Shelby Walters, and Austin Hamm.  The members of the Senior Poultry Judging Team which placed 3rd in district competition were presented Poultry Judging pins – Emily Parker, Shelby Walters, Rob Reynolds, and Cole Avera.  Junior FFA member Devon Wolff also received a pin for Poultry Judging. The Junior FFA Livestock Evaluation Team of Mark Wagnon, Ford Turner, Christian Culpepper, Hogan Brewer, Zach Hodge and Brittany Goode were awarded pins for Livestock Evaluation.  They received third place in state competition.  Brittany Goode was recognized as having been the High Scoring Individual in Livestock Evaluation in state competition. The Senior FFA Opening and Closing Team and the Junior FFA Opening and Closing Team also received pins for Opening and Closing.  The Junior Team will compete in state competition in June.  Receiving pins for Opening and Closing were Shelby Walters, Daniel Haas, Emily Parker, Kaileigh Goode, Rebecca Doggett, Rob Reynolds, Cole Avera, Mark Wagnon, Brittany Goode, Devon Wolff, Gage Dickerson, Christian Culpepper, Zach Hodge, and Ford Turner.  Emily Parker received a pin for Senior Prepared Public Speaking and Mark Wagnon received a pin for Junior Creed Speaking.  Welding pins were presented to Eli Edwards, Brandon Hudson, and Cole Avera.  Chapter Officer  pins were presented to Shelby Walters-President, Daniel Haas-Vice President, Emily Parker-Secretary, Kaileigh  Goode-Treasurer, April Strickland-Reporter, Rob Reynolds-Sentinel, and Hannah Haas-Student Advisor.  Graduating senior Hannah Haas also received a plaque as a Retiring Chapter Officer.  Senior Cords were given to Michelle Boykin, Rana Cook, Hannah Haas, Zain McDonald, Shawn Nichols, Jon Shelton, Bryan Walters, and Janie Yelverton.

     The 2011 Honorary Chapter FFA Degree was presented to NEJ FFA Alumni member:  Mrs. Ronda Walters.

         The David Wigley Award, which is presented to an FFA member who exemplifies hard work, good attitude, and a willingness to help others, was given to Emily Parker.  Hannah Haas was presented the DeKalb Agricultural Achievement Award.  This award is presented to a high school senior (FFA member) who has previously received the Greenhand Degree and has exhibited an exceptional work ethic and has an outstanding SAE.   Cole Avera was named the 2011 Star Chapter Greenhand.  The award of Star Chapter Farmer is presented to an FFA member who has exhibited exemplary leadership skills and a devotion to the FFA Chapter.  Star Chapter Farmers must also maintain an exemplary SAE and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.  The 2011 Star Chapter Farmer was Shelby Walters.  The chapter officer team also presented NEJ FFA Alumni member Rachel Jordan with a plaque in recognition of dedication and service to the chapter and its members. 

Goode Named Mississippi Junior Star Farmer

Northeast Jones Junior FFA member Brittany Goode returned home from the recent Mississippi FFA Convention bearing two new titles – MS 2011 South District Junior Star Farmer and Mississippi 2011 Junior Star Farmer.  The daughter of Scott and Stephanie Goode of the Myrick community, Brittany will be a freshman at NEJ in August.  She is a member of the NEJ FFA Junior Livestock Evaluation Team and the NEJ FFA Junior Opening & Closing Team.  Brittany also exhibits livestock and received the highest individual score in state junior livestock evaluation competition.  She is pictured with her FFA Advisors Ken Parker (left) and Rod Tolbert (right).