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Vicksburg Junior High held their annual Gatorbration Ceremony
Vicksburg Junior High School celebrated student achievement at its annual GatorBration ceremony in the school gymnasium. The event recognized seventh- and eighth-grade students for academics and school involvement, and crowned Cameron Pickett as Mr. Vicksburg Junior High and Milah Davis…
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —
Vicksburg Junior High School held its GatorBration ceremony Tuesday night inside the school’s gymnasium, where dozens of students were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership and involvement in school activities.
The ceremony, themed “A Night Amongst the Stars,” highlighted students who have excelled in various subjects and organizations while also recognizing members of the royal court and crowning the school’s new king and queen.
The evening brought together students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators for a celebration of the accomplishments of Vicksburg Junior High’s seventh- and eighth-grade students.
Jessica Reese served as mistress of ceremonies, while Kimberly Nailor delivered the welcome and Layne Martin presented the occasion.
The program began with the entrance of school administrators and parents.
Students were then recognized during a portion of the ceremony titled “The Stars Come Out to Shine,” which featured the entrance of seventh-grade academic stars, eighth-grade academic and club stars, the royal court and royal attendants.
Students were honored for their accomplishments in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, career and technical education, health and various school organizations.
The evening also included the crowning of Cameron Pickett as Mr. Vicksburg Junior High School and Milah Davis as Miss Vicksburg Junior High School. The two participated in the royal waltz following their crowning.
Seventh-grade academic stars
Several seventh-grade students received recognition for their academic achievements.
- Mr. and Miss English Language Arts: Myshawn Harris and Tra’dashia Smith
- Mr. and Miss Math: Christian Collins and Kamal Oliver
- Mr. and Miss Science: Dre’Vyon Cavitt and Malasia Scott
- Mr. and Miss Social Studies: Case Cable and Cori Rowster
- Mr. and Miss Career and Technical Education: Jaydon Jackson and Bra’lei Brown
Eighth-grade academic and club stars
Eighth-grade students were recognized for their achievements in the classroom and their involvement in school organizations.
- Mr. and Miss English Language Arts: Maurice Williams and Lauryn Johnson
- Mr. and Miss Math: Antonio Williams and Cedrionna Lyons
- Mr. and Miss Science: Jayse Jackson and Madisyn Griffin
- Mr. and Miss Social Studies: Braylen Funches and Diamond Thigpen
- Mr. and Miss Career and Technical Education: Ar-Zaevion Stewart and La’zyriah Flagg
- Mr. and Miss Health: Jayceon Burnett and Kennedy Arzu-Reyes
- Mr. and Miss Student Council: LaDarius Wright and Carin Rogers
- Mr. and Miss National Junior Honor Society: Crosby White and Kamille Scott
GatorBration royal court
Along with the academic recognitions, several students were selected to represent their grade levels and school organizations as members of the royal court.
- Mr. and Miss Seventh Grade: Malik Dulaney and Nina Watson
- Mr. and Miss Seventh Grade: Robert Johnson and Trinity Wilson
- Mr. and Miss Eighth Grade: Delgevon Gamble and Jaylyn Sanders
- Mr. and Miss Eighth Grade: Ashton James and Vanessa Smith
- Mr. and Miss School Spirit: Shawn Walley Jr. and Denija Dee
- Mr. and Miss GatorBration: Kaleb Simms and Lauren Gibbs
Royal attendants
Several students also participated in the ceremony as royal attendants.
King’s attendants:
- Crown bearer: Ethan Brandon
- Robe bearer: Rowan Qualls
- Scepter bearer: Bryson Gray
- Gift bearer: Charles Coleman III
Queen’s attendants:
- Crown bearer: Remi Galvion
- Robe bearer: Nicole Smith
- Scepter bearer: Genesis Reese
- Rose bearers: Kiari Dee and LaRiyah Knight
- Gift bearer: Dnyla Smith
School administration and committee
The ceremony was held under the leadership of Vicksburg Junior High School Head Administrator Dr. Justin Watkins, eighth-grade administrator Dr. Andrew McMullin and seventh-grade administrator Dr. Naomi Hulitt.
The program also recognized the Vicksburg Warren School District’s leadership, including Superintendent Dr. Torri Holloway, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cedric Magee and Associate Superintendent Eric Green.
Several faculty and staff members helped organize the event as part of the GatorBration committee.
Committee members included Ti’Andria Coleman, Barbara Hodge, Jaquita Keller, Tori Smith, Yolanda White, Tia Doss, Lionel Johnson, Ashley Pendleton, Tasha Thompson, Melissa Whitehead, Jeridon Hardiman, Patrice Johnson, Trevion Scott and Alicia Upson.
In a message included in the ceremony’s program, Watkins thanked parents for allowing their children to participate in the celebration while emphasizing the importance of recognizing students for their academic achievements.
“We are continuing to change the climate and culture of our school and this celebration reflects this change,” Watkins wrote.
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