By MARIANNE ENOCHS

February Teachers of the Month from Neshoba Central High School are Angie Breland (English Dept.); Carla Deweese (Math Dept.); Kim Kilpatrick (Electives Dept.); Delores Stribling (Substitute Teacher Dept); Kip Herrington (Science Dept.); Joseph Pankey (History Dept); and Demarko Morse (Support Staff Dept.). Congratulations!

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The Neshoba Central High School 2021-2022 Hall of Fame members were guests for a fantastic dinner at The Porterhouse in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening, March 9. All of the members were present for the festive occasion including members of the school administration. Thank you to Porter Frazier for hosting this outstanding group of students.

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The Philadelphia Rotary Club presented a check to Cody Bryan, Director of the Philadelphia-Neshoba Country Parks during their March 7 meeting. The funds were the proceeds from the club’s annual pancake supper and will be used to add 9 holes to the disc golf course at Northside Park. The Rotary Club President, Elizabeth Frohse, presented the check to Cody Bryan.

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The 2021-20221Choctaw Indian Princess, Shemah Crosby, visited Madison Crossing Elementary School recently where she made several presentations to the students. about the traditional Choctaw culture.

She wore a lovely white and purple trimmed Choctaw dress and apron with her beadwork crown. The children were excited to see her and very interested in hearing about the cultural traditions of the Tribe. Shemah was presented with a gift from the principal following her presentations.

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March 10th was an exciting day for four Neshoba Central students! Each of them was presented with a check for $100.00 as a reward for earning a perfect score on the 5th-grade state science test. Evie Fortenberry, Samuel Burton, Kaylin Jones, and John Walker Garner were presented checks by their science teachers, Robin McClellen, Kriessa Reed, Jamilah Meredith, Krissy Long, and Kim Nicholson. NCES Principal, Tiffany Plott, was on hand to congratulate the students.

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The State Farm Insurance Player of the Week was Markus Porche, a Philadelphia student athlete. Markus plays on the Philadelphia Tornados soccer team and is an exceptional player. Farm Bureau agent, Mattie Hudson, presented him with a commemorative T-shirt and a plaque. Congratulations!

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Ruby Jean Thompson-Brazzle is one very proud grandmother! Her grandson, Isaiah Autry, was recently inducted into the National Honor Society at Tupelo Christian Preparatory School. Membership is based on Scholarship-a 3.75+GPA, Service, Leadership, and Character. He is also a member of the Junior Beta Club. Isaiah and his mother, Pashen Thompson-Dent, are former residents of Philadelphia who currently live in Tupelo. Congratulations!

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The Academy of Country Music Awards presented its 57th annual awards in Las Vegas. Two very thrilled grandparents, Joyce and Bobby Hardy watched their grandson, Michael “Hardy” Hardy as he was presented the trophy for Songwriter of the Year Award. They are so proud of their favorite grandson and his success in his chosen career. 

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We said goodbye to our daughter, Candler Foster, and our granddog, Abbie, who had been with us since January 30. They left on Thursday for Jackson to meet Bert at the airport and their return to Dallas. .

She came on Sunday to stay while I had surgery for a large blood clot in my iliac vein on Monday. It was supposed to be an overnight stay and home, but I had to stay another night and day. Her husband came on Monday and they spent a week taking care of Romily and me. He had to leave, but Candler stayed and worked from home. Due to a severe and painful case of cellulitis on my leg, she stayed longer than we anticipated.

She was absolutely amazing. I could not have asked for a better caregiver. We know she is capable, but had no idea how awesome she is. Her uncle said, ” I guess we can let her cross the street by herself now.” We love her absolutely and are so proud of her. We miss her and Abbie.

I appreciate all of the prayers, and many acts of kindness from my friends so very much. I am a believer in the power of prayer. It really helped. Thank you to each and every one of you.