Vicksburg Intermediate honors “perfect” students

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Visitors to Vicksburg Intermediate School will notice new signage as they enter the school parking lot following an unveiling event honoring students who scored a perfect score on state tests last year.

Each of the 17 students who are still enrolled at VIS and scored a perfect score on state tests in either English Language Arts (ELA) or math were able to unveil a poster with their names and photos as a way to commemorate their achievement.

The unveiling was held Thursday, Oct. 16 at the school prior to the awards day program.

VIS Principal LaKesha Batty said the event and posters were only possible because of the hard work of the school’s parent committee.

The students were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up and each had a readily available answer.

Students earning a perfect score in ELA and their desired occupations are as follows:

• Len Cer- Doctor

• Khalil Jenkins- Architect

• Zephaniah Odom- Web Graphics Designer

• Kelsey Thigpen- Writer/Author

The following are students who scored perfect in the math section of the tests:

• Khloe Berry- Nurse

• Jaylen Eggleston- Football player

• Jayda Ford- Doctor

• Angel Harris- Dance Coach

• Khare Howard- Orthopedic Surgeon

• Everleigh Love- Teacher

• Armaud Marley- Basketball player

• Taylor McDaniel- Cosmetologist

• Kaylee Murphy- Nurse

• Billy Reynolds- Math Professor

• Elijah Smith- Doctor

Additionally, VIS had two students who scored perfectly on both the ELA and math sections. These students were Aubrey Lewis who wants to be a Veterinarian, and Carlton Wilson who wants to be become a scientist.

Principal Batty said she feels like all her students are her children.

“I’m a proud mama,” said Batty.