Vicksburg High graduates the Class of 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — 

Vicksburg High School graduated the Class of 2026 on Thursday night during a commencement ceremony held at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Family members, friends and supporters packed the venue as graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.

Amari Nicole Kelly earned the distinction of class valedictorian while Cayden Aniyae Wells was named salutatorian.

The senior class officers included Ja’Niyah Mazie as president, Erin Grace Smith as vice president, Jada Erwin as secretary and Marquis Knight as treasurer. Senior class representatives were Nyla Henton, Arthur Davis, Anitra McWilliams and Jordan Tillman.

The class song was “Good Old Days” by Macklemore and Kesha. The class flower was the sunflower while yellow served as the class color.

Class of 2026 honorees and graduates listed in the program included(if name is not listed, it will be added once full list is available):

Engineering, Design and Innovation Academy Graduates

• Derryontae Jawayne Albert
• Caleb James Anderson
• Kameron Lee Anderson
• Jonya Nicole Bailey
• Khaleb Jareim Bailey
• Ed Diona Jaynia Berry
• Shamiya Sharekell Best
• Markeem Lakk Bright Jr.
• Akema Janae Symon Brown
• Donovin Steven Brown
• Jadarius Devon Bullock
• Jaxerious Dshun Bullock
• Kobe Lee Cartwright
• Tanaya Danmesia Chambers
• LaBrone Sharone Chiplin Sr.
• Kaveon Maleake Claiborne
• Shantrice Navonne Claiborne
• Tamerria Rihanna Cory
• Terrance Lavall Dase Jr.
• Arthur Dennard Davis Jr.
• Anisity Eva Davis
• Evrick Evontae Dotson
• Kerra Christina Doyle
• Daniel Asia Drake
• Hezekiah Israel Drake
• Landrevin Drake III
• Destiney Shaundrell Dudley
• Micheal Deshawn Ezell
• Marcus Bernard Felix
• Elijah Lars Free
• Jermaine Terrell Gaines
• Zadrain Jantrell Gary
• Abel Alejandro Gonzalez
• Ajiah Nevaeh Green
• Delvin Antonio Green Jr.
• Isaiah Deshawn Green
• Logan Thomas Hall
• Shaliyah Samone Hemphill
• Joseph Isaac Henderson
• Nyla NyChole Henton
• Jordan Deontae Hester
• Ja’Quoivn Trekevis Hill
• Tyshon Shiyl Hill
• Markese Devon Horton
• Jeremiah Deon Howard
• Xavion Taft Jackson
• Xavia Jennings
• Jayeon Glenn Johnson
• Jayvon Duane Johnson
• Shonta Lorette Johnson
• Shawn Montez Johnson Jr.
• Amar Jamal Jones
• Amari Nicole Kelly
• Marquis Leroi Knight
• Jaydlyn Crea Laramee
• Jaydion Kenyatta Bradford Lee
• Mathis Terrell Lee Jr.
• Jadarius Maurice Lumpkin
• Jamikal Markeel Maxey
• Antonio Demay Mayfield Jr.
• Kendal Markell McCoy
• Johnny Leo McDaniel Jr.
• Xavius Antwan McDaniel
• Thomas James McDuff
• Peyton Hunter McGee
• Tejay Philip McKinney
• Deztin Dewayne Minor
• Malik Davion Minor
• Terry Devon Mobley
• John Wilson Morhead
• Dakyn Karriquntay Neal
• Jayden Jermaine Neal
• Landen Joseph Nichols Jr.
• Tatyana Aaliyah Noel
• Camren Montrell Nunnally
• Deztine Alaja Odom
• Prince Lontory Odoms Jr.
• Walter Parker Jr.
• Jadarius Dwayne Parson
• Derrick Darnell Payne Jr.
• Cary Duanell Pollard
• Javier Quintars Reynolds
• Kendrick Terrell Robertson Jr.
• Kayden Armon Ross
• Isaiah Edward Scott
• Terrance Leon Scott Jr.
• Jakalon Lee Smith
• Jaden Shamor Smith
• Terrell Lamont Smith
• Arris Montrell Davonte Stamps
• Christian Jamardues Stamps
• Darrius Lamont Davon Stamps
• Janieka Lakeya Thomas
• Karter Romell Thomas
• Armond Henry Trevillion Jr.
• Azariah Deloris-Ann Walker
• Sheydrick Rayshad Wallace Jr.
• Dayquan DeVon Waifield
• Darrius Duane Washington
• Christopher Alan Watkins Jr.
• Corey Demond Wilkerson Jr.
• John Spencer Royalston
• Keiandre Cortez Wilson
• Samuel Keith Winchester Jr.
• Jayden Jermaine Woods Jr.
• Joshua Jermaine Young

Health and Human Services Academy Graduates

• Addison Donyele Marie Anderson
• Allusion Lashae Brinner
• Jakiera Lashay Brown
• Ajenee Rochelle Carpenter
• Kaleb Cole Cartwright
• Annisety Andrea Clark
• Ray’Treyya Ki’Amonte Clark
• Jakeyla Tra’Nise Curry
• Kenmani Donrell Ellis
• Jada Janae Erwin
• Chloe Tianna Frost
• Raniyah Lashay Galloway
• Dontavious Deonte Goode
• Jataria Monae Griffin
• Ja’Niyah Janaye Hall
• Jamon LaQuez Harris Jr.
• Jadarius Devonte Henderson
• Jazmine Ke’Ambria Hester
• Te’Myra J’Nae Hyland
• Ngaire Savannah Jackson
• Asia Eboni Jenkins
• Shiniya Louise King
• Brittany Elaine Kirkley
• Rhondaysha Nicole Larkins
• Shan’Drea Alexis Lockridge
• Jamariyah DeTeriyon Martin
• Jazlene Lilliana Martinez
• Ja’Niyah Gwendolyn Mazie
• Jebony Londajah McCalpin
• Thomas Farrell McKnight Jr.
• Anitra Ebionna McWilliams
• Keywon Deion Moore
• Geneva GabriEarl Nickelson
• Reginay Symone O’Banner
• Leah DePriya O’Bryant
• Tedarius Jamal O’Neal
• Deztine Alaja Odom
• Iesha Lynette Oliver
• Akera Navaeh Pettis
• MaKenzie Jani Phillips
• Monae Marie Rhodes
• Tonija Deonce Ross
• Kerribunna Shanta Shorter
• Erin-Grace Janae Smith
• Nyoki Michelle Strong
• Lazaria Mikaela Thomas
• Jordan Marie Tillman
• Romona Kimora Valentine
• Shanti Marie Ward
• Kamora Danielle Warfield
• Christopher Kentrell Warren
• Cayden Aniyae Wells
• Dallas Rose West
• Iorianna Lashae Williams
• Skyla Malea Williams
• Savannah Rose Wood
• Rikia Lashay Wright

Senior Class Officers

• Student Council President: Cayden Wells
• Senior Class President: Ja’Niyah Mazie
• Senior Class Vice President: Erin Grace Smith
• Senior Class Secretary: Jada Erwin
• Senior Class Treasurer: Marquis Knight

Senior Class Representatives

• Nyla Henton
• Arthur Davis
• Anitra McWilliams
• Jordan Tillman

Distinguished Scholars (4.0+)

• Amari Nicole Kelly
• Cayden Aniyae Wells
• Jada Janae Erwin
• Marquis Leroi Knight
• Ja’Niyah Gwendolyn Mazie
• Erin-Grace Smith

Highest Honor Graduates (3.50-3.99)

• Kameron Lee Anderson
• Addyson Nicole Briner
• Shantrelle Lashay Carpenter
• Teyon Deandre Curry
• Arthur Denard Davis Jr.
• Landrevin Drake
• Dontavius Deonte Goods
• Ja’Niyah Jordan Harris Jr.
• Javion Ladell Harris Jr.
• Savio Jennings
• Javon Duane Johnson
• Shiniya Louise King
• Brittany Elaine King
• Jadon Kylah Bradford Lee
• Jamika Markeel Lumpkin
• Anitra Ebionna McWilliams
• Camden Montrell Nunnally
• Malika Devion Minor
• Deztine Aja Odom
• Akeera Navia Pettis
• Janieka Lakeya Thomas
• Karter Romell Thomas
• Jordan Maria Tillman
• Kamdon Henry Trevillion Jr.
• Armond Henry Trevillion Jr.
• Christopher Alan Watkins Jr.
• Corey Demond Wilkerson Jr.
• Iorianna Lashay Williams Jr.
• John Spencer Williams
• Keiandre Cortez Wilson
• Samuel Keith Winchester Jr.
• Jayden Jermaine Woods Jr.

Honor Graduates (3.00-3.49)

• Addison Donyele Marie Anderson
• Alusion Lashae Brinner
• Jakiera Lashay Brown
• Ailee Rochelle Carpenter
• Alecia Connor Clark
• Annisety Andrea Clark
• Ray’Treya Ki’Amonte Clark
• Jakeyla Tra’Nise Curry
• Kenmani Donrell Ellis
• Jada Janae Erwin
• Chloe Tianna Frost
• Raniyah Lashay Galloway
• Dontavious Deonte Goode
• Jataria Monae Griffin
• Ja’Niyah Janaye Hall
• Jamon LaQuez Harris Jr.
• Jadarius Devonte Henderson
• Jazmine Ke’Ambria Hester
• Te’Myra J’Nae Hyland
• Ngaire Savannah Jackson
• Asia Eboni Jenkins
• Shiniya Louise King
• Brittany Elaine Kirkley
• Rhondaysha Nicole Larkins
• Shan’Drea Alexis Lockridge
• Jamariyah DeTeriyon Martin
• Jazlene Lilliana Martinez
• Ja’Niyah Gwendolyn Mazie
• Jebony Londajah McCalpin
• Thomas Farrell McKnight Jr.
• Anitra Ebionna McWilliams
• Keywon Deion Moore
• Geneva GabriEarl Nickelson
• Reginay Symone O’Banner
• Leah DePriya O’Bryant
• Tedarius Jamal O’Neal
• Deztine Alaja Odom
• Iesha Lynette Oliver
• Akera Navaeh Pettis
• MaKenzie Jani Phillips
• Monae Marie Rhodes
• Tonija Deonce Ross
• Kerribunna Shanta Shorter
• Erin-Grace Janae Smith
• Nyoki Michelle Strong
• Lazaria Mikaela Thomas
• Jordan Marie Tillman
• Romona Kimora Valentine
• Shanti Marie Ward
• Kamora Danielle Warfield
• Christopher Kentrell Warren
• Cayden Aniyae Wells
• Dallas Rose West
• Iorianna Lashae Williams
• Skyla Malea Williams
• Savannah Rose Wood
• Rikia Lashay Wright