January 15, 2016

The VHS Chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 47 new members into this prestigious organization.  New Senior Class inductees are:  Tedarious Brown, Infaniee Claiborne, Christian Dunn, Hannah Emerson, Jadarius Flagg, Jazmine Green, Autumn Lee, Britani Mebius, Shelby Muirhead, Tymesha Nabors, Yolanda Parson, Francesca Williams, and Rikaiyah Winters.  New Junior Class inductees are:  Paul Auttonberry, Mikayla Banks, Brittaney Brewer, Lily Brown, Yashica Brown, Makayla Busby, T’Amber Butler, Warner Buxton, Nicholas Crasta, Cameron Davis, Virgie Demby, Meena Dhawan, Mekahel Dotson, Amia Fisher, Madeleine Gaul, Rodney Kemper, Tyler Kimble, Bethany Martin, Kerricka McRunells, Zaria Neal, Ashley Pendleton, Marrissa Peterson, Sierra Shelton, Jasmine Stevenson, Jadyn Stone, Dynasty Sylvester, Bobbi Taylor, Kionna Taylor, Jayda Thigpen, Leslee Toole, Kieria Tribble, Ronesha Tucker, Meiya Walker, and Autumn Wines.  The faculty and staff of VHS, parents, and friends congratulate all of these students for this great accomplishment.

The Vicksburg High Choral Department will present the musical “The Wizard of Oz” on January 29 and January 30 at 7:00 p.m. nightly in the VHS auditorium.  Additionally, students from various elementary schools and Vicksburg Junior High will also participate in the musical.  Tickets are $7 each night and can be purchased in advance from cast members or at the door.  For more information contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807.

VHS is now offering a piano class.  Students interested in taking this class should see their counselor or Mrs. Smithey.

Induction ceremony for new members of the Mu Alpha Theta Honorary Math Society will be held on February 5, 10:30 a.m., in the VHS auditorium.

Graduating seniors are encouraged to check out the school’s webpage under the “Student’s Corner” tab or see their Guidance Counselor as soon as possible for a listing of the scholarships being offered by various organizations.  Please note and adhere to the deadlines for these scholarships.

The VHS Family will again be participating in the 2016 Relay for Life to be at held at VHS this year.  Any student can submit a design for the T-shirts.  For more information, please contact Mrs. McRight or Mrs. Nettles.  Deadline to turn in your design is January 29.