RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2025-2026 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Sept. 19 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.
The Hinds Community College Foundation will award more than 800 scholarships during the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to apply for a scholarship for fall 2026 (academic year 2026-2027), is Feb. 15, 2026. For more information, visit www.hindscc.edu.
Among those recognized was Karla Butler-Brown of Brandon, recipient of the Cowart/MBH/Gilfoy Nursing Alumni Endowed Scholarship, with donor Dene Cook.
Among those recognized was Micah Freeman of Pearl, recipient of the Dr. Chad Stocks Memorial CTE Endowed Scholarship, with donors Carly Stocks and Sandra Stocks, both of Raymond.
Among those recognized was Noah Brister of Terry, recipient of the Carol Nelson and Debbie Ganzerla Memoria Endowed Scholarship and donors Carly Stocks and Sandra Stocks of Raymond.
Among those recognized were Heritage Endowed Scholarship recipients Keaton Cole of Clinton, Aubrey Stanton of Clinton, Taylor Ross of Vicksburg, Logan Cole of Clinton, Connor Thompson of Edwards, Reaghan Miller of Clinton, pictured with Lindsey and Mark Stanton of Raymond.
Among those recognized was Jessica Malone of Port Gibson, recipient of the Charlie Griffin Endowed Scholarship. She is pictured with Vice President of Advancement and Hinds CC Foundation Executive Director Matt Jones.
Among those recognized were Rankin County Rotary Club Scholarship recipient William Grant of Flowood, pictured with Vice President of Advancement and Hinds CC Foundation Executive Director Matt Jones.
Among those recognized is Lillian Johnson of Jackson, recipient of the Ima Jean “Mama” Bardin Endowed Scholarship, with Kathy Rhodes of Brandon.
Among those recognized was Brian Wood of Raymond, recipient of the Scott Nelson Endowed Scholarship, with donors Carly Stocks and Sandra Stocks, both of Raymond.
Among those recognized was Taylor Ross of Vicksburg, recipient of the Aaron Rankin Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
Among those being recognized was Lexy McCoy of Jackson (second from right), recipient of the Marie McKay Campbell Scholarship. She is with Joe Campbell of Brandon, Cathy Cauthen of Madison and Ann Oswalt of Star.
Among those being recognized was Cooper Loftin of Raymond, recipient of the Merchants & Planters Bank Endowed Scholarship. He is with David McCain of Ridgeland.
Among those being recognized was Cassidy Carmichael of Vicksburg, recipient of the Louise “Sugar” Flanagan Scholarship. She is with Steve Flanagan of Houston and Louise Flanagan of Raymond.
Among those being recognized was MacKenzie Johnson of Crystal Springs, recipient of the Billie Banes Memorial Endowed Scholarship. She is with Brad Banes.
Among those being recognized was Matthew Terry of Richland, recipient of the Delta Industries Scholarship. He is with Kathy Storm of Madison and Kristen Dreaper of Clinton.
Among those being recognized were John Hall of Edwards (third from left), William Gray of Utica ((third from right) and Dylan Williams of Learned (far right), recipients of the Ken Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship. They are with, from left, Dustin Smith of Raymond, Vicki Smith of Learned, Randy Smith of Learned, and Alyson Smith Dale of Brandon.
Among those recognized was Martha Ferguson of Kosciusko, recipient of the Carolyn Middleton Bynum Endowed Scholarship. She is with Carolyn Bynum of Germantown, Tenn.
Among those being recognized was Ryder Molea of St. Amant, La., recipient of the Don & Rudie Soileau Memorial Endowed Scholarship. He is with Rudie Soileau Jr. of Lake Charles, La.
Among those being recognized was Campbell McCoy of Vicksburg (second from right), recipient of the Gaddis & McLaurin Endowed Scholarship. She is with Ted H. Kendall IV, Libby Kendall and Kendall Garraway, all of Bolton.
Among those being recognized was Valentina Luckett of Madison, recipient of the Ruth Roberts Carter Nursing Endowed Scholarship. She is with Jeff Miley of Madison.
Among those being recognized was Janet Thomas of Gluckstadt, recipient of the Craig Neilson Foundation Scholarship. She is with Loretta Sutton of Raymond.
Among those being recognized were Brady Collette of Brandon (left), recipient of the James Keith Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship and Haley Williams of Flowood, recipient of the Jimmy C. Smith Scholarship. They are with Jimmy C. Smith of Brookhaven.
Among those being recognized was Cayden Conner, recipient of the Rankin County Farm Bureau Scholarship. He is with Vice President of Instruction, Career & Technical Education Jonathan Townes.
Among those being recognized were Miranda Parker of Gulfport (second from left), recipient of the John L. Heiden Scholarship, and Gracie McGowan of Florence (second from right), recipient of the Southern Insurance Group / John Heiden Scholarship. They are with Carol Ann Poore of Madison and Johnanna Coward of Terry.
Among those being recognized was William Jones of Silver Creek (center), recipient of the Lawrence Burke Scholarship. He is with Keys Hayes of Brandon and Lawrence Burke of Ridgeland.
Among those being recognized was Timothy Lindsey of Terry, recipient of the Mississippi Association of Petroleum Landmen Scholarship. He is with David Miller of Ridgeland and Scott Smith of Madison.
Among those being recognized was John Grove of Raymond, recipient of the Chase Wroten Memorial Endowed Scholarship. He is with Mike and Elizabeth Wroten of Terry.
Among those being recognized was Haley Welch of Harrisville, recipient of the Dr. Roger Jones & Lamar Currie Endowed Scholarship. She is with Vice President of Workforce Development and Governmental Affairs Ginger Robbins.
Among those being recognized was Alayia Babb of Carthage, recipient of the Troy and Delores Henderson Endowed Memorial Scholarship. She is with Leigh Drummond of Meridian.
Among those being recognized was Emma Kate Davis of Flowood, recipient of the Dr. Michael J. & Polly Rabalais Endowed Scholarship. She is with Marty Robertson of New Orleans.
Among those being recognized were Bella Crawford of Flowood (second from left) and Kyrsten Nash of Clinton (far right), recipients of the Manchester Music Legacy Scholarship. They are with Marty Robertson of New Orleans and Ginger and Dr. John Manchester of Raymond.
Among those being recognized were Iona Rhodes of Terry (second from left) and Nicholas Gardner of Braxton (far right), recipients of the Color Guard Leadership Scholarship. They are with Marty Robertson of New Orleans and Ginger and Dr. John Manchester of Raymond.
Among those being recognized were Dustin Henry of Sanford, Fla. (far left), recipient of the Studio Chane Visual Arts Scholarship; Jalen Thomas of Yazoo City (second from right), recipient of the Scott Sorensen/Project Chane Art Scholarship; and Cameron Jordan of Jackson (far right), recipient of the SWELL-O-PHONIC Fine Arts Scholarship. They are with Ron Chane of Jackson.
Among those being recognized was Jalynn Colby of Clinton, recipient of the Mascagni Scholarship. She is with Marvin Moak of Raymond.
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With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.
Our Mission: Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Our Vision: Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Our Values: Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.
To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.