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BARBARA NEELYIf enthusia could be bottled, Barbara Neely would bethe chemist. If it could be measured, she would bethe physicist. Neely is in her 30th year at JA. Sheepitomizes the ideal of a lifelong learner, and herenthusiasm for learning influences her students atJackson Academy. She makes learning physics andscience active, interesting, and memorable.

STEPHANIE GARRIGAAn Indiana native and die-hard Hoosier fanatic,Stephanie Garriga has spent the past 26 years putting down Mississippi roots, and in many ways,she’s now in full bloom. When she began a new season in her life as director of development at St.Andrew’s Episcopal School in Ridgeland last fall, itwas as if the path she’s created along the way hadpaved a direct route to her current position – eventhough she didn’t plan it that way. “I am the directorof Institutional Advancement, which is a fancy wayof saying I am in charge of advancing the schoolthrough marketing and fund-raising,” Garriga said.

JACLYN BETHANYAt eight years old, Jaclyn Bethany rounded upfriends and neighbors in northeast Jackson anddirected her own backyard version of “Annie,” starring herself. Jaclyn wrote a review of the play for the Northside Sun newspaper. Looking at the yellowed newspaper clipping now, 25-year-oldJaclyn laughs and says, “I was so serious about it.And I couldn’t spell.” She’s still serious about her theater career: In July, Jaclyn made her New Yorkdirecting debut with “Drama in the Afternoon,” acompilation of scenes from four Tennessee Williamsplays, as part of Opera New York’s “Performing onthe Edge” festival.

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Flash DashThe LeFleur East Flash Dashwas held at Highland Village.Hundreds of Jackson-arearunners lit up the night in the5k run. Afterward the FlashBash featured live music, alight show, bungee tramp forthe kids, and food from arearestaurants.

Habitat For Humanity PartyThe Habitat for HumanityMississippi Capital Area annu-al house party fund-raiser washeld in the home of Christieand George Walker. Theevent raises funds to helpfamilies in Hinds, Rankin andMadison counties obtain aHabitat home with a zero-interest mortgage.

Susan LindsayRetirementA retirement celebration hon-oring Head of School SusanLindsay’s 40 years of serviceto Jackson Prep was held atthe Jackson PreparatorySchool Centre for Arts andLeadership - FortenberryTheatre.

Seersucker andSombrerosThe Phoenix Club of Jacksonhosted Seersucker andSombreros at the EudoraWelty Commons. The eventblended the Kentucky Derbyand Cinco de Mayo for a fies-ta celebration with live musi-cal entertainment by HighFrequency Band.

The Garden Club ofJackson Benefit PartyThe home of Laura and MartLamar in Eastover was thelocation of a special event inconjunction with the GardenClub of Jackson’s Spring Tour2014. The Lamar home andgarden was one of fourhomes on the Garden ClubSpring Tour.

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MCEC Cooking For KidsThe third annual Cooking forOur Kids event, sponsoredby the MississippiCommunity EducationCenter (MCEC), was held atthe Children’s AdvocacyCenter (CAC) in Madison.

Hinds County Sheriff'sReserve Fund-RaiserA fund-raiser to benefit theHinds County Sheriff’sReserve, which runs ondonations, was held at theOld Capitol Inn. Jackson’sBluz Boys Band performedwith a special guest appear-ance by Dan Aykroyd.

Central 70th ReunionThe 70th class reunion of theCentral High School Class of1944 was held at the CountryClub of Jackson. This year 34members attended alongwith 16 guests.

Gardens of MadisonCounty Preview PartyThe 20th anniversary of theGardens of Madison Countybegan with the garden partyin the gardens of the Chapelof the Cross, which was thelocation of the first Gardensof Madison County.

Mississippi Children’sHome Services WineTastingThe Women’s Auxiliary ofMississippi Children’s HomeServices (MCHS) held itsannual wine tasting in thehome of Kim and StevenInzinna.

Junior League ofJackson’s Pearls of MistletoeThe Junior League ofJackson’s 2014 MistletoeMarketplace theme, Pearls ofMistletoe, was introducedrecently in the home ofRenee Ebner.

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If enthusia could be bottled, BarbaraNeely would be the chemist. If itcould be measured, she would be thephysicist. Neely epitomizes the idealof a lifelong learner, and her enthusi-asm for learning influences her stu-dents at Jackson Academy. She makeslearning physics and science active,interesting, and memorable.Neely is in her 30th year at JA, and,

interestingly, she came to teachingscience and physics from a circuitousroute. Originally enjoying being amother and housewife, she enrolledher children at JA. An unexpected ill-ness for her husband propelled herinto the workforce. As an English and

mathematics double major in college, with a minor inphysics, Neely was first hired to teach English at JA, yetended up teaching Algebra II and honors geometry.After one year, her versatility led administrators to ask

her to teach physics. “It was the perfect fit,” said Neely,and 29 years later she still teaches regular and AdvancedPlacement physics. She also serves as chair of the sci-ence department.Now Neely’s adaptability has again proven valuable.

The newest turn in teaching has been in STEM instruc-tion, the teaching of sciences through the Science,Technology, Engineering and Math approach. Neelyhelped lead the implementation of STEM at JacksonAcademy in 2013. Now second through eighth-gradersall experience science in new hands-on STEM labs. Firstgrade is being added in 2014-15. The labs, coupled witha supporting, robust curriculum, expose students to sci-ence, math, and other subjects such as robotics engi-neering, in ways that are fun and engaging. Theapproach fosters in students abilities necessary for suc-cess in the 21st century, such as collaboration and criti-cal thinking, while developing science and math knowl-edge and skills.The adaptability, critical judgment and inquisitiveness

Neely models for students are sought-after skills in thefuture workforce. “The world is changing. Workers oftomorrow are going to be in situations where they can-not know all that there is available to know about a sub-ject, so they must have the skills to retrieve information

needed, the judgment to discern what information isreliable, and the critical thinking skills to apply informa-tion to the task at hand,” Neely explains. Also, the abilityto work well in teams is projected to be of greaterimportance than in previous generations.STEM lab experience helps students develop such

skills. In STEM missions lab, second through fourth-

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grade students work in teams of four following a NASAcrew model. They study topics such as space, electricity,skyscrapers, rocks, and rockets. Serving as commander,materials specialist, information specialist or communi-cation specialist, students develop skills of communica-tion and collaboration while observing how their contri-butions affect the results of the entire team.

Understanding rocket science is the focus of one ofthe hands-on workstations in middle school STEM lab.Fifth-grade students make use of workstations that illu-minate subjects through explorations on aquaculture,climate and biomes, and even garbology. Sixth-gradestudents experience workstations that include heart fit-ness, carbon footprint, and plastics and polymers.Seventh and eighth-grade curriculum includes microbi-ology, applied physics, and robotic engineering. Inrobotics, students learn about building and program-ming robots, and have to write their own programs.

“STEM labs are unlike any other classroom on cam-pus. First of all, the level of activity, interaction, andcooperative learning is at an all-time high,” said KatieChustz, seventh-grade science teacher. “Students workin teams to share knowledge and ideas as they problemsolve and conduct experiments to learn how the aca-demic concepts they’ve been taught in math and scienceclassrooms apply in the real world. The projects are soengaging and meaningful that students often don’t real-ize they are learning.”

When a question arises beyond students’ capabilities,the teacher guides students to the next step. “STEMeducation definitely requires teachers to change the way

they deliver subject content,” says Neely. “No longer cana teacher be ‘a sage upon a stage’ and depend on stu-dents to learn solely from lectures. STEM teachers arefacilitators. They help students learn by guiding andquestioning. Much of the responsibility for learning isplaced on the student. Not only must STEM teachers beknowledgeable in the science and math content, theymust also be confident in the use of technology and theengineering processes.”

“Exploration in STEM curriculum enables students tomake sense of the math and science they previously hadlearned in isolation,” said Pat Taylor, headmaster. “InSTEM, the subjects are brought together, often throughthe use of technology, in hands-on, real-world applica-tions that show students how and why things work.STEM is a course where the proverbial light bulb comeson in the minds of most students.”

Neely envisions very practical outcomes for STEMeducation, and that the approach will permeate all ofeducation. She believes STEM will foster more interestin fields such as engineering, help girls remain in scienceand technology fields, and benefit those gifted in thearts.

In the end, it all comes back to preparing students fortheir future. “The STEM labs and robotics curriculumare designed to ignite and stimulate the intellectualcuriosity and creativity possessed by all children. Byencouraging and promoting student engagement andautonomy over their own learning, the STEM experi-ence helps students become lifelong learners,” said CliffKling, JA president-elect.

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“St. Andrew’s is a unique and wonder-ful place that, I would suggest, raises thebar of education in Mississippi. I feelvery fortunate to be a part of this familyof bright, thoughtful people.” She creditsher smooth transition into her post at St.Andrew’s to the excellent legacy left byher predecessor, Rebecca Hiatt Collins,and “the people of the St. Andrew’s com-munity, who have given me the tools Ineed to make this job a success.” St. Andrew’s Head of School George

Penick said Garriga’s ability to “see thebig picture in the best possible light,” isjust one of her many strengths. “Stephanie Garriga is positive but real-

istic, tough but gentle, enthusiastic butmeasured, and strategic but tangible,” hesaid. “She always leaves people feelinggood about themselves, primarilybecause she genuinely cares about themand they know it. “Every week when I meet with

Stephanie, we have moved ahead fartherand faster than I thought possible justthe week before. Her internal drivecomes from a desire to do the best thatcan be done - in order to serve St.Andrew’s and never for personal recogni-tion. She is selfless, committed, genuine,generous, and always, always smiling.” Long before her first day on the job at

the school, it seems that Garriga’s previ-ous career and volunteer paths were cre-ating the perfect map to lead her to hercurrent destination. It was when her children began their

educations at St. Andrew’s 12 years agothat she dove in as an active parent vol-unteer, eventually serving as both middleschool co-coordinator and then as presi-dent of the St. Andrew’s ParentAssociation, among many other duties.

These experiences through the yearswould teach her much about the signifi-cance of the role of the school’s market-ing and fund-raising. Patty Christie, chairman of the board

of trustees at St. Andrew’s, has workedwith Garriga for several years throughmany school functions. She praisedGarriga as “an outstanding leader andfriend.”“Stephanie is thoughtful, caring, gra-

cious, focused, organized, visionary,hard-working, intelligent, organized andefficient,” Christie said. “She is a womanof integrity and high principles, passion-ate about and dedicated to her ‘causes.’St. Andrew’s, and Jackson, for that mat-ter, have been blessed by her presenceand her use of her many gifts and tal-ents.” Through 20-plus years as an award-

winning broadcast journalist and morethan a decade of dedicated communityvolunteer service, Garriaga gained expe-rience, contacts, and public speakingopportunities. “I feel my career in broadcasting

helped prepare me to be a goodspokesperson for our school,” she said. “Iwas also very fortunate to have been amember of the junior league, andthrough the league having been involvedwith the Mississippi Children’sMuseum,” she said. “The people Iworked with, particularly on the muse-um, taught me a great deal and remainsome of my closest friends to this day.”Garriga’s volunteer efforts have been

varied, and have included chairing thesuccessful capital campaign effortthrough the junior league that resulted inthe building of the Mississippi Children’sMuseum in Jackson.

Stephanie GARRIGAAn Indiana native

and die-hard Hoosier fanatic,Stephanie Garriga has spent

the past 26 years putting downMississippi roots, and in manyways, she’s now in full bloom. When she began a new sea-son in her life as director of

development at St. Andrew’sEpiscopal School in Ridgeland

last fall, it was as if the pathshe’s created along the way

had paved a direct route to hercurrent position – even though

she didn’t plan it that way. “I am the director of

Institutional Advancement,which is a fancy way of saying

I am in charge of advancingthe school through marketing

and fund-raising,” Garriga said.

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Her extended list of volunteer contributions islengthy. Her junior league service included chair-ing several league pursuits, among them its devel-opment committee, Breast Cancer Awareness pro-gram, Eudora Welty Film and Fiction Festival, andMistletoe Marketplace promotions committee. Shehas also served on the Mississippi Blood Servicesboard of directors; was awarded the GoodwillVolunteer of the Year award in 2012; and was arecipient of the American Cancer SocietyCertificate of Merit. Though strongly committed to each cause, she

says the efforts to bring the Mississippi Children’sMuseum to fruition were among her most reward-ing. In addition to her fund-raising efforts for thisproject, she has also served on the museum’sboard of directors.“The Mississippi Children’s Museum is very dear

to my heart,” she said. “We have the world’s

largest children’s museum in Indianapolis, and Igrew up seeing children interact there. There arepeople in our community who are able to taketheir children to see museums in other cities, but Ifelt strongly that if we did not put one in our back-yard there would be children here who wouldnever experience the wonder of a children’s muse-um. If you haven’t been to the MississippiChildren’s Museum you need to go; it is a truegem in our state!”Bill Bynum is CEO of HOPE (Hope Enterprise

Corp./Hope Credit Union), and chaired the boardfor the Mississippi Children’s Museum duringGarriga’s tenure.“Stephanie is a great listener, she is very com-

passionate, and no one outworks her,” Bynumsaid. “She has been a critical part of the children’smuseum since it was conceived, and served in pri-mary roles in raising more than $27 million tomake the museum a reality. She is a perfect fit tolead St. Andrew’s development efforts, as theschool builds on its position as one of the state’smost successful and important educational insti-tutions.” The oldest of three siblings, Garriga learned

many lifelong values growing up that would shapeher future. “My dad is a hand surgeon and an enormous

basketball fan,” she said. “We went to Indiana bas-ketball games whenever possible. My parents bothgrew up in Indiana, so Hoosier pride runs deep inmy family.”She credits her father with having the biggest

influence on her life. “He is an incredibly hard worker and taught me

the importance of character,” she said. “Integritywas always the most important thing to him. He

also motivated me to understand sports and com-petition. We share a love of college basketball andColts football.”When it was time for college, it was her dad who

suggested that with her knowledge of sports, hercompetitive drive, and her communication skillsbroadcast journalism “might be a good fit,” shesaid. “When I started my first internship, the pace and

energy of the business caught my attention. Iloved the fact that every day was different, andallowed you to meet someone interesting or learnsomething new.”

With her degree in hand from the University ofArizona in 1984, she launched her career. “I wentto work at the first paying job I could land, whichwas as a sales secretary at an independent TV sta-tion in Tucson – hilarious, since I can’t type,” shesaid. “I interned at the CBS station on weekends tolearn the craft, and worked at a men’s clothingstore at night to make ends meet. I then talked thelocal independent television station into lettingme do halftime reports for the Arizona basketballgames. I really enjoyed the adrenaline rush of anewsroom, and just kept working my way fromTucson to other stations.”After working as a reporter and news writer in

Tucson, she moved on to a similar position withan ABC station in Portland, Ore. It was a careermove to Jackson’s CBS affiliate station WJTVChannel 12 that brought her to the metro area in1988, where she worked as an anchor, producerand reporter. During her 17-year tenure withWJTV she created, produced and anchored “AMississippi Morning,” and produced award-win-ning documentaries on Eudora Welty and theMajesty of Spain art exhibition. It was also during this period that she met her

husband, Mark Garriga, who practices law atButler Snow with a specialty in governmental lawand litigation. “Mark and I met when I was a newscaster and he

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Ali, Stephanie, Mark and Wynn Garriga

Stephanie and sister Stacia Strickland Floberg

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ST. ANDREW’S- which I must say is a wonderful assignment

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INTERACTINGWITH PARENTS,developing relationships withthe public and the businesscommunity, planning events

and much more.”-Stephanie Garriga


was working in the governor’s office,” she said. “Anumber of mutual friends helped facilitate anintroduction. We had our first date at a Robert EarlKeen show at Hal and Mal’s, and the rest is histo-ry. We were married September 14, 1996, at St.James Episcopal Church in Jackson.”

As life became more hectic with two activeyoung children, Garriga’s life script changed fromnews anchor to home anchor. Her desire to makea change in her community also meant expandingher responsibilities as a volunteer. Her years ofsuccesses in her volunteer pursuits gave her expe-rience and credibility that transitioned smoothlyinto her role back into the professional world.

And spending years in volunteer mode, Garrigaadmits the pace has now quickened a bit for theMadison family, but says they’ve all adapted.“Going back to work has meant a new reality formy family, but we are adjusting. Dinner just isn’t

on the table as timely as it used to be.” The mother of two active teenagers, Garriga

readily shares her pride in her children, both stu-dents at St. Andrew’s. “I have Ali, a rising highschool junior, and Wynn, a rising freshman at St.Andrew’s,” she said. “They both play basketball,tennis and piano, and they keep Mark and merunning. Both are very involved at school on theirsports teams, and as student ambassadors for theschool. Wynn also was part of our robotics teamthis past year, which won our district. Both havespent summers volunteering for the MississippiChildren’s Museum, and Ali has found a passionhelping the children of Honduras. She is goingback for her second trip this summer.”

While she’s been learning the ropes of resourcedevelopment at St. Andrew’s this past year,Garriga has still managed to keep a foot in thedoor of community service. “I am still involved

with the children’s museum andwill be co-chairing the museum’syouth ambassador program thiscoming year,” she said. “It contin-ues to be a place I am very proudof, even if my role now is muchsmaller.”

Garriga’s passion to serve,whether in the community orwhile on the job, has always beendriven by a dedication to “make adifference, especially for motivat-ed young people,” she said. Shetackles challenges with a charac-teristic grit and determination -but always as the picture of graceunder pressure. “I have enjoyedmy job at St. Andrew’s a greatdeal,” she said. “The people at theschool have all been very kind andsupportive as I learn what isrequired in this new role.”

Even though her parents, a sister and a brother -who is married to a former St. Andrew’s teacher -are all still in the Indianapolis area of Indiana,Garriga’s heart is firmly planted in Mississippi,and her adopted state has long made her feel athome.

“My job now is to advance St. Andrew’s - which Imust say is a wonderful assignment and caninclude interacting with parents, developing rela-tionships with the public and the business com-munity, planning events and much more. I workwith some very talented marketing and fund-rais-ing professionals,” she said.

“While there is always a lot going on, the oppor-tunity to work alongside administrators, faculty,and students who share a desire to learn and con-tribute to the world is truly a joy.”Mark and Stephanie Garriga

Eudora Welty and Stephanie Garriga Paula Kemp and Stephanie with the winners of the statewide Mississippi Children’s Museum Essay contest.

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t eight years old, Jaclyn

Bethany rounded up friends and

neighbors in northeast Jackson

and directed her own backyard

version of “Annie,” starring herself.

Jaclyn wrote a review of the play

for the Northside Sun newspaper.

Looking at the yellowed newspa-

per clipping now, 25-year-old

Jaclyn laughs and says, “I was so

serious about it. And I couldn’t

spell.”

She’s still serious about her the-

ater career: In July, Jaclyn made

her New York directing debut

with “Drama in the Afternoon,” a

compilation of scenes from four

Tennessee Williams plays, as part

of Opera New York’s “Performing

on the Edge” festival. A New

Yorker for nearly six years now,

Jaclyn hopes to direct the

Williams production again, contin-

ue working as an actress, and

someday open a theater company

in the South.

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Her love for theater started when

she was only three and became

“obsessed” with “The Wizard of Oz,”

she says.

“I developed a fascination with

musicals and old movies.”

The Bethany family often traveled

to New York, London and Los

Angeles, so little Jaclyn had plenty

of opportunities to feed that

obsession. She saw her first

Broadway show, “Beauty and the

Beast,” when she was only six.

“When you’re in New York, that’s just

what you do. [My parents] didn’t neces-

sarily expect me to get so into it.”

Then, around the time she started her

pre-teen directing career, she also per-

formed as Novice Angel in “The Littlest

Angel,” her first role at New Stage

Theatre in Belhaven.

After graduating from Jackson Prep,

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Jaclyn attended Millsaps College for two years and

performed in several plays there, including star-

ring as Maria in “The Sound of Music.”

She then transferred to Fordham University’s

Lincoln Center campus in New York. Fordham is

the alma mater of actors such as “Orange is the

New Black” star Taylor Schilling and Patricia

Clarkson.

Jaclyn made her off-Broadway debut in a work-

shop production of “A Map of Virtue,” directed by

2013 Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon.

Also in New York, Jaclyn has played Olivia in

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and has been able

to “explore some favorite characters” in scene

studies and voice, she says.

Talented as both an actress and a singer, Jaclyn

acknowledges that every actor gets compared to

others, but she can’t “label” herself. She enjoys

both theater and musical theater.

Then came directing.

“It just sort of happened. But it makes sense,

with the way I’ve done things in the past.”

In the “Performing on the Edge” festival, Jaclyn

directed scenes from four Tennessee Williams

plays: “Spring Storm,” “Summer and Smoke,”

“Sweet Bird of Youth,” and “Orpheus

Descending.”

“I have seen some amazing, amazing produc-

tions of [Tennessee Williams’] ‘A Streetcar Named

Desire,’ probably my favorite play of all time. I saw

Cate Blanchett in it in 2009, and I was inspired by

that production. But I didn’t want to do [his] really

famous ones,” says Jaclyn, who also plays Alma in

“Summer and Smoke.”

“And I wanted to do something that was close to

where I grew up,” she says of the plays, which are

all set in Mississippi.

Two of the actors in the production are from

Jackson, too: Evan Brechtel and Anne-Marie

Bourne.

Before this summer, Jaclyn had not directed a

show in awhile.

“I had sort of been away working in fashion,”

she says.

As a freelance stylist, Jaclyn has styled fashion

spreads and ads for magazines including Nylon,

Vogue Italia and many others.

She also started her own “pop-up shop” three

years ago - Audrey Grace, named for Audrey

Hepburn and Grace Kelly. She had a temporary

space in Jackson and took the shop to New York

too, where it was open for only 10 days.

“I worked with a press agent to get people there.

It was more of an event. I’ve always had an entre-

preneurial and administrative aspect of my per-

sonality.”

That entrepreneurial spirit can also be described

as a go-get-’em drive. She doesn’t necessarily

want to be a Broadway star, but she’ll do whatever

it takes to keep working in theater.

“A lot of people are scared in this industry to just

go out and do it,” Jaclyn says.

“I feel like a ‘struggling actor’ is someone who’s

unhappy in their professional pursuit. Yes, it’s

hard to get work. But it’s hard to get work any-

where.

“I like people that take risks as performers, writ-

ers and directors.”

Jaclyn also likes people who “take their

communities to the next level” in some way, espe-

cially artistically - such as Jackson’s own Tate

Taylor, director of the James Brown biopic “Get

On Up,” shot entirely in Mississippi. Jaclyn played

a “fangirl” as an extra in the film.

Although she admits she can’t “change

Mississippi” on her own, one of her long-term

goals is to open a theatre company in the South.

“It could become an artistic hub here,” she says.

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by JENNY MARKOW

T H E 2 0 1 4 U S T A L E A G U E

S E A S O N C O N T I N U E S

CHAMPIONSHIPThe 2014 USTA League Championship season continues on. “We have

had four championships so far with great tennis, some rain, lots of funand winners crowned,” says USTA Mississippi Director of Adult

Leagues Lindsey Sartain. Next up will be the USTA Tri-Level Championships inTupelo, August 8-10. The 40 and Over Championship was held on the Gulf Coast June 13-15.Although rain delayed the start, all play was completed by the end of the tour-nament on Sunday. The volunteer committee, headed by former JacksonianGina Kostel, put on a great event. Winners from the Northside were: 3.5 men,captained by Madakasira Sudhakar; 4.0 women, captained by Gayla Sanders;and 4.5+ women, captained by Virginia Walcott. Teams from the Gulf Coast andPine Belt also won. Sudhakar and Walcott’s teams will travel to Asheville, N.C.,August 22-24 to compete during the 2014 USTA League SectionalChampionships and Sanders will take her team to Mobile the same weekend.The 18 and Over Championship was held June 26-28 in the Jackson area. Likethe 40 and over, rain delayed the start so play was scattered and teams playedall over the tri-county area. By Sunday afternoon, all matches were completedand winners crowned. Carrie Starks and her volunteer committee also put on agreat event. The player party at McBee’s was a big success. From the Northside,the winners were: 3.0 women, captained by Leslie Owens; 4.5 women, cap-tained by Sarah Sprayberry; and the men’s 3.5 team, captained by Michael Langreceived the wild card spot. Teams from the Gulf Coast, Delta, North Centraland East Central parts of Missisippi also won during the championships. USTALeague Southern Sectionals were held July 25-27 with Owens’ team going toAuburn. Sprayberry and Lang took their teams to Lexington, S.C. USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) State Championships were held in theJackson area July 25-27. “We are very proud to announce that BankPlus was thesponsor for our JTT State Championships for the 13th consecutive year,” saysRussell Dendy, director of junior programs for USTA MS. “Without BankPlusour kids wouldn’t have the first-class championship they have all grown toexpect. We are very appreciative of their continued support,” continues Dendy.“BankPlus has been proud to serve as title sponsor of the USTA Junior TeamTennis Mississippi State Championships for the past 12 years,” said BankPluschief marketing and business development officer, Rob Armour. “We are grate-ful for the opportunity to do our part in encouraging youth sports activities andin creating a great event for the state. We look forward to another exciting

championship this year.” The championship continues to grow each summerwith more than 500 children coming from across the state in 2013. USTA Mississippi partnered with the Tri-County Community TennisAssociation (CTA) and National USTA in May and sponsored a tennis night at aMississippi Braves game at Trustmark Park. “We purchased a portable tennisSport Court last year and want to take tennis to non-traditional tennis venues.The Mississippi Braves approached us about a sponsorship package and wereached out to our local CTA as well as national and it all worked,” says USTAExecutive Director Ann Brady. Kids and parents enjoyed hitting on the courts.Local tennis volunteers, USTA staff, and Tennis Foundation of Mississippi Hallof Famer Dave Randall, all worked together to make the event successful. USTAMississippi Board President John Cox from Cleveland threw out the ceremonial“first pitch,” and USTA Mississippi Tennis Service Rep Geoff Norton led a groupof motorcycles around the track in a “Trail of Honor” honoring all Mississippiveterans. As hard as it is to believe, summer is already wind-ing down. Fall tennis programs are on the horizon.Southern Combo Doubles for adult players willbegin in early August. For captains, early registra-tion will continue to August 3. “Why would I want tosign up early, you might ask,” because during thisweek only, captains can sign up for free, yes, free.Just a little thank you from the USTA Mississippioffice for all you do as captains. Registration forplayers will open following the free registration forcaptains week and play will begin the first ofSeptember. For more questions about SouthernCombo Doubles, contact Lesley Mosby at [email protected] or msleaguetennis.com. Also for adults will be USTA Flex League. Nowhere’s a tennis league that puts you in charge of theaction. USTA Flex League makes it easy to scheduleyour own matches on your terms and meet newpeople. You can go to ustaflex.com to register orcontact Angie Deleon at [email protected] formore details. Registration opens August 1 and play


Red - Lou Ann Durfey, Gold - Linda Blissett, White - Reveland Wheat, Blue - Laurie Raines, Bronze - Allyson Bays, Yellow - DonnaMcCarthy. Not pictured: Platinum - Tracy Mason

Executive board members (from left) Recording Secretary Jerrie Ann Thomas, VicePresident Muriel Greer, President Karen de Kock, Disciplinarian Laurie McClintock.

Not pictured: Treasurer Sandra McLaurin.

The Jackson Ladies Tennis Association (JLTA) will begin its 35th season in August. Pictured below are the 2014-2015 board and league secretaries.

Carly Causey, daughter of Racheland Ken Causey, won the 2014JLTA Educational Scholarship.

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will begin in early October. The Jackson Ladies Tennis Association, better known as JLTA, will begin their

35th year on August 22. JLTA started out with five teams from five differentclubs and has grown to more than 70 teams with close to 1,000 ladies playingeach season. Although the ladies love their tennis, JLTA has also got a philan-thropic side as well. In 2004, the JLTA board of directors approved the estab-

lishment of a college educational scholarship for one female freshman at acommunity college, college or university. In the spring of each year, a commit-tee comprised of two members of the JLTA board and two members of theassociation as a whole choose a recipient from among the qualified applicants.The scholarship is awarded annually and is renewable for four years at anamount of $750 per year, for a total scholarship amount of $3,000. Carly

Sarah Sprayberry and her 4.5 18 and over team will compete in the 2014 USTA League Southern SectionalChampionships. (From left) Mari Grace Deloach, Emily Ward, Sarah Sprayberry, Joanna Triplett, Lisa

Jeffcoat, Tracy Mason. (Not pictured) Mignon Hodges, Yvette McPherson, Kelly Sterling, Lynes Crocker, Suzy Bowman, Miquelyn Michelle Jennings, Katherine Stubbs and Bray Koury

Leslie Owens is the captain for the 18 and over team that won their division. (From left, back) Jennifer Winters, Pamela Cure, Rachael Bearden, Amber Mullin; (front) Paige Taylor, Laura Rebecca Smith, Leslie Owens, Annika Pettersson, Misty Marie Stricklin. (Not pictured) Katie Lott,

Mary Hampton Nicholas, Mary Francine Anthony, Miriam Lee Bell and Amy Carroll

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The USTA League 18 and over championships were held recently in the Jackson area. Due to rain, tennis facilities across the tri-county generously opened uptheir courts so play could get back on schedule. They will compete July 25-27 at the USTA League Southern Sectionals in either Auburn, Ala., or Lexington, S.C.

One of the 3.5 teams competing at the 40 and over USTA State Championship on the Gulf Coast stopped for a photo after finishing their match. (From left, back) Debbie Haworth, Patsy Humble, Cheri Williams, Vernessa Noye; (front) Lisa Dennis, Mary Jane Wooten, Cheryl Sims, Carol Cook,

Sharon Hudson, Debera Moffett.

Winning the men’s 3.5 40 and over division is Sudhakar Madakasira’s team. (From left, back) Zilin Wang,Chunli Yang, Alexandre DaSilva, Michael Ward, Keith Hudson, Mitch Evans; (front) Michael Robinson,

Sudhakar Madakarira, Ray Sears, Chris Lee, Brad Castle, Joey Diaz, Art Leis.

Veteran captain Virginia Walcott and her 4.5+ women’s team will make the trip to USTA League SouthernSectionals in Asheville, N.C., in August. (From left, back) Melanie Billman, Colleen Roberts, Beth Rogers,Debra Byrne, Elizabeth Caldwell, Cami Stone-Hill; (front) Virginia Walcott, Cindy Hannon, Gayla Elliott,

Miquelyn Michelle Jennings. (Not pictured) Emillia Viljoen.

Gayla Sanders is the captain for the women’s 4.0 team from the Northside that won their division during the2014 USTA League Championship on the Gulf Coast. (From left, back) Emily Barnes, Donna Leis, Lila Gibbs,Carolyn Galloway, Denise Jones, Christine Guizerix; (front) Kelly Howard, Connie Brewer, Armetha Anthony,

Barbara James, Nina Tomlinson, Pshan Bain, Gayla Sanders.

The USTA League 40 and over championships were held recently on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Three teams from theNorthside won their division and will compete in the 2014 USTA League Southern Sectional Championships in August.

Causey, daughter of Rachel and Ken Causey, won the 2014 JLTA EducationalScholarship. In addition to the scholarship, each year the JLTA board supports local tennis events.In 2014 they helped Ridgeland Tennis Center during the USTA Girls 16 NationalTournament and also helped a benefit tournament at the Country Club of Jackson withproceeds going to French Camp. The 2014 board president is Karen de Kock; vice presi-dent, Muriel Greer; secretary, Jerrie Ann Thomas; treasurer, Sandra McLaurin; and disci-plinarian is Laurie McClintock.On the junior side, USTA JTT fall league play begins September 7 and will be onSunday afternoons. For the fall season, play will be single gender with two doubles andfour singles as the format. There will be a fall championship, the date hasn’t been deter-mined. Attention all middle school players, the middle school league will open for registrationAugust 15. This is a great opportunity to get a group of your friends together, form a teamfrom your school, and play against other schools across the Northside. Play will begin onOctober 4 and will be on Tuesday afternoons. Teams will receive a shirt in your schoolcolors for match play. For more information, contact Angie Deleon [email protected] to drink plenty of water before, during and after playing tennis. It’s hot out-side and you need to take care of yourself. We have a new Web site. Please take the timeto check it out, we are very proud of it www.mstennis.com. You can also find us onFacebook and Twitter and Instagram at ustamississippi.

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Full view of Sport Court and field

The 2013 14 and Under JTT team finished in fourth place at the USTA JTT NationalChampionships. The 2014 USTA JTT State Championship will be July 25-27. Shown are (fromleft) Stedman Strickland, Sophie St. Amant, Patrick Roth, Larry Qu, Megan Humphreys, Abby

Chapman, Sylvia Viljoen

Tennis Service Rep. Geoff Norton was asked to lead the motorcylesaround the track before the game in the “Trail of Honor” honoring

Mississippi veterans.

Hall of Famer Dave Randall with Big Racket. Jessie and big racket.

USTA Mississippi Board President John Cox and DaveRandall enjoy their “five minutes of fame” on the

Mississippi Braves field.

Director of Junior Team Tennis and CommunityDevelopment Russell Dendy returns a ball on the

USTA MS portable tennis Sport Court.

USTA MS, Tri County Community Tennis Association and USTA National sponsored a tennis night during aMississippi Braves Game at Trustmark Park in Pearl. USTA MS took their portable tennis Sport Court andset it up inside the park. Adults and juniors enjoyed hitting the ball while watching some baseball. Shown

are scenes from the event.

USTA Junior Team Tennis State Championship Sponsor, BankPlus, is intheir 13th year of supporting junior tennis in Mississippi.


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I was having lunch with a friend not too long ago and ordered my favorite sausage and olive

pizza. The waiter asked if I wanted gluten-free crust. After he left the table, I felt guilty because I

asked for the regular crust. Then I started questioning myself… Should I have ordered the gluten-

free crust? Could ordering the regular crust on my pizza be making me sick? Is the reason I have

difficulty concentrating, bouts of irritability and a muffin-top be linked to gluten consumption?

After eating my gluten-laden lunch, I visited the grocery store where I couldn’t help but notice a

large assortment of products labeled gluten-free. Even when wandering down the food isle at The

Everyday Gourmet, I found dozens of gluten-free products. Since, I, myself have no diagnosed

issue with gluten - I have often thought of aisle-blocking, label-reading shoppers with a basket full

of gluten-free products as high-maintenance. However, my ignorance to the severity and number

of people affected by gluten allergies made me want to understand more about why waiters and

gourmet retailers are offering gluten-free products.

If you knew what was in your food or that what you were eating could be making you sick,

would you still eat it? We all eat things that we know we shouldn’t, but how many of us are actually

willing to give up certain foods because of an ingredient that has been known to cause severe ill-

ness for an alarming number of people?

Over the past 10 years, a negative association with the g-word (gluten) has caused bakeries and

cereal manufacturers to alter recipes to appeal to gluten-free consumers. Increased awareness

and diagnosis of celiac disease has caused a revolt on gluten much like Dr. Robert Adkins move-

ment to ban carbohydrates from the diets of millions of Americans. During the carb-free era, I had

no difficulty identifying a carbohydrate, but I can’t recall ever seeing gluten on the food pyramid.

What is gluten? Gluten makes foods thick and tasty, and it’s unknowingly added to everything

from salad dressing to soy sauce to seasonings. Gluten is a tough elastic grayish substance that

resembles chewing gum when isolated, however it is the gluten in flour that gives food a chewy

texture. Gluten makes pizza dough stretchy, gives cake a spongy texture, and is used to thicken

soups and sauces. Gluten is a protein found in the grains of wheat, barley and rye. Most of us love

gluten, unaware of the potential consequences of gluten intolerance.

A study done by Mayo Clinic and the National Institutes of Health estimates that about one in 141

people in the United States have celiac disease, an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein

found in wheat, barley and rye. Many times celiac disease goes undiagnosed. When people with

celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system forms antibodies to gluten which

then attack the intestinal lining. Over time, the reaction produces inflammation that damages the

small intestine’s lining and prevents absorption of some nutrients (malabsorption). The intestinal

damage can cause weight loss, bloating and sometimes diarrhea. Eventually, the brain, nervous

system, bones, liver and other organs can be deprived of vital nourishment.

Celiac disease is genetic, most common in Caucasians, and females are more affected by celiac

disease than males. So, if someone in your family is gluten-

free (by a doctor’s diagnosis), you should pay close attention

to how gluten may be affecting you. Celiac disease has hun-

dreds of recognized symptoms, according to the Celiac

Sprue Association; some of the most common symptoms are

chronic diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain and bloat-

ing, unexplained weight loss, anemia, fatigue, irritability or

even infertility. However, children, teenagers and adults may

have different symptoms.

Children may show signs of malnourishment because the

disease prevents the body from absorbing essential nutri-

ents. The stomach may become expanded and other com-

mon symptoms for children may be present:

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• Growth problems

• Decreased appetite and failure to gain weight

• Chronic diarrhea, which can be bloody

• Vomiting

Teenagers could have symptoms that may not be exhibited until after an injury, illness or trig-

gered by stressful event or life change:

• Delayed puberty or growth problems

• Depression

• Itchy skin rash resembling eczema or poison ivy

• Mouth sores

Adults often have fewer gastrointestinal symptoms of celiac disease. Diarrhea, for example,

affects only one-third of adults with the disease. Other common symptoms for adults are:

• Iron deficiency

• Arthritis, bone or joint pain

• Bone loss or osteoporosis

• Tingling numbness in hands and feet

• Seizures

• Depression or anxiety

• Erratic menstrual periods

• Itchy skin rash resembling eczema or poison ivy

• Mouth sores

There’s no cure for celiac

disease but following a strict

gluten-free diet can help man-

age symptoms and promote

intestinal healing. Eating a

gluten-free diet helps people

with celiac disease control

their signs and symptoms and

prevent complications.

The Mayo Clinic warns that

wheat allergy is sometimes

confused with celiac disease,

but the conditions differ. A

wheat allergy generates an

allergy-causing antibody to

proteins found in wheat. In

people with celiac disease, a

particular protein in wheat

gluten causes an abnormal

immune system reaction. They

go on to stress that diagnosing

a wheat or gluten allergy is best left to a professional because research suggests that those who

forgo gluten may be more likely to miss out on important nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, and

fiber.

Not to mention, switching to a gluten-free diet isn’t going to make you skinny - unless, you take

into account that it will seriously limit the number of foods you can eat in restaurants. On the other

hand, you will discover that without gluten to bind food together, food manufacturers often use

more fat and sugar to make the product more palatable. So, a gluten-free diet will restrict your

food intake options, but may not be ideal for someone looking to fight the belly bulge as the food

options are not low-fat or low-calorie.

If you have an aversion to gluten, you should avoid all food and beverages containing flour or

barley, rye, triticale or wheat; products with the ingredients malt flavoring or modified food starch;

beer, battered fried food, bread (croutons), crackers, cake, candy, cereal, gravy, pasta, processed

luncheon meat, salad dressing, sauces, potato chips and corn chips, seasoned rice and pies should

be avoided unless specifically labeled gluten-free. Because gluten is often used as a binding agent

in play dough, medications and vitamins, you should carefully read all labels before ingesting any-

thing.

Do not be discouraged by what you can’t eat - there are many healthy and delicious foods that

are naturally gluten-free like unprocessed beans, seeds and nuts. Fruits, vegetables, most dairy

products and fresh meats, fish, poultry and eggs that are not breaded, batter-coated or marinated

are also acceptable offerings for those with an aversion to gluten. The severity of celiac disease

and the number of people affected by gluten have triggered a shift in the food industry. There are

some delicious options for pastas, soups, sauces, marinades and dressings that make food prepa-

ration easy. While the food list may be growing, the assortment of beverages on a gluten-free diet

could make the conversion a little less painful as bourbon, brandy, cognac, gin, rum, tequila,

vodka, whiskey and wine are not excluded from a gluten-free diet.

FOODWISE

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the northside sun magazineIS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

our wedding policyFOR COVER ING WEDDINGS &

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please type, double space, your article in story format.No forms are used by the Sun.

All write-ups should be submitted by the first day of the month for the following month’s publication.(i.e. November 1st is deadline for the December issue)

Please include photos. At least one photo will be featuredwith each wedding and engagement announcement.

More will be used as space permits.

If a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed,every effort will be made to return photos.

Please include a daytime phone number on all releases.

Payment is due with submission.

Wedding announcements are $150 and are full page.Engagement announcements are a half page for $90.

Mail to Northside Sun Magazine, P.O. Box 16709, Jackson, 39236; or e-mail [email protected]. Deliveries are alsoaccepted at our office at 246 Briarwood Dr.

For more information, call 601.957.1123.The Sun accepts no responsibility for unsolicited stories, artwork or photographs.

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Tana Jane-Louise Graham and William Daniel Burroughs were united in marriage at 7 p.m.

February 1 in the sanctuary at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford. The Rev.

John Case officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Tana Person Graham of Oxford and Howard O’Keefe Graham of Jackson. She is the

granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Milton Thomas Person Jr. of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dewitt

Graham of Sumner. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wayne Burroughs of Ellisville. He is the grand-

son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Evans Watson of Laurel and Mrs. Arthur Daniel Burroughs and the late Mr.

Burroughs of Laurel.

Nuptial music was provided by Jason Derrick, organist; and John Schuesselin, trumpeter; both of Oxford. Vocalists

were Pryor Buford Graeber and Lee Buford Threadgill, cousins of the bride, both of Jackson. Given in marriage by

her parents and escorted by her father, the bride walked down the aisle to “Fanfare and Trumpet” by Johnson. She

wore a cream silk shantung gown overlaid with champagne re-embroidered Alencon lace. The lace gown’s fitted

bodice reversed to a delicate keyhole back opening. An ivory satin ribbon encircled her waist flowing into a fit and

flare silhouette, which fell to a chapel length train. Completing the ensemble was an imported English ivory illusion

veil scattered with coordinating lace appliques and scattered with seed pearls that had been worn by her mother

and two aunts. The bridal bouquet was a hand-tied mix of white hydrangea, Mondial roses and Patience David

Austin garden roses. White freesia, sweet peas and stephanotis blooms reinforced the traditional sentiment of the

bouquet, which was also textured with spray roses, dusty miller and calla lilies. Maid of honor was Elizabeth McBee

Aiken. Matron of honor was Lee Wooley Russell. Bridesmaids were Ann Morgan Graham, sister-in-law of the bride;

Jane Graham Nance, cousin of the bride; Eleni Marie Alafoginis; Susannah Barrett Barkley; Laura Leighton Blair;

Jessica Evonne Bracken; Amanda Griffin Conner; Kathryn Carroll Lewis; and Lillian Chloe Lloyd. They wore aqua one

shoulder gowns and carried bouquets of white hydrangea, with a variety of blush and white roses, Juliette garden

roses and white ranunculus. Honorary bridesmaids were Elizabeth Stott Heiskell, Mary Paxton Heiskell, and Lucia

Lamar Heiskell, cousins of the bride. Flower girl was Payton Brook Burroughs, niece of the bridegroom, who wore an

heirloom dress worn by the bride from her aunt’s wedding. The bride’s proxy was Eliza Crone Ingram. Program atten-

dants were Victoria Laine Applewhite, Ivy Katherine Davis, Holly Irene Heft, and Olivia Dixon Lott.

The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Gregory Watson Burroughs and Michael Wayne

Burroughs, brothers of the bridegroom; Howard O’Keefe Graham II, brother of the bride; Joshua David Blackledge;

Christopher Brant Busby; Jonathon Earl Davis; Gregg Patrick Gibbes; Brandon Christopher Pratt; Robert Haiston

Renfroe; Andrew George Rice; and Samuel Neil Thames. Ushers were Robert Blackwell Nance IV, cousin of the

bride; Samuel Floyd Bowen; John Cooley Plumb; and Neal Gardner Thomson. Ringbearers were Carter

Christian Burroughs, nephew of the bridegroom; and Howard O’Keefe Graham III, nephew of the bride.

Acolytes were Chase McKellar More and Micajah Mills More, cousins of the bride.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The Lyric, where guests were greeted

with matching sprays of spring flowers. Upon entering the atrium, a pathway was illuminated with floating

candles in cylinders of various heights and more than 400 twinkling votives. Banked and lit on each side of

the atrium were towering topiaries of hydrangea, pink spray roses, and white roses. In the ballroom beyond

was a five-tiered wedding cake with fresh cut hydrangea and white ranunculus. Above the cake was a tradi-

tional lit chandelier with crystal drop pendants. The focal point of the venue was a massive hand-carved ice

sculpture vase. Atop the creation was a large mahogany buffet piece holding shades of pink roses and

white Casablanca lilies, accented with white hydrangea, hybrid delphinium and snapdragons.

Guests were seated at mirrored tabletops with arrangements of various heights filled with orchids, roses

and snapdragons and multiple votive candles. Guests enjoyed a catered repast by Elizabeth Heiskell, the

bride’s cousin, who reflected the distinctive preferences of the bride and bridegroom. Since the couple lives

on the Alabama Gulf Coast, fresh seafood was showcased, including oysters on the half shell, peeled

shrimp and marinated crab claws, offered atop an inwardly-lit table of ice featuring the newlyweds’ mono-

gram. The bride’s favorite sushi was hand rolled on-site reminiscent of favorites from her favorite college

restaurant. The main buffet was a display of silver platters of medium-rare beef tenderloin and Greyson

smoked ham served with buttermilk, cheddar and chive biscuits. As a surprise for the bridegroom, the bride

personalized his station with a sign proclaiming “Will’s World.” The bridegroom’s cake referenced his love

for fishing with a sports fishing boat of red velvet cake. His preferred libation was frozen into blocks of ice

with fresh fruit and his mother provided his lifelong favorite appetizer from his hometown. Late night gour-

met hotdogs and frozen bushwhackers, made famous by the couple’s favorite Gulf Coast establishment,

the FloraBama, were passed to end the evening. AzIzZ of Atlanta provided the entertainment. On the eve

of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the South End Zone Club at Vaught

Hemingway stadium. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Orange Beach, Ala.

Tana Jane-Louise Graham &William Daniel BurroughsFEBRUARY 1, 2014

OXFORD-UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

WEDDINGS

Mr. and Mrs. William Daniel Burroughs

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Mr. and Mrs. Ty Ritchie of Denver announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige

Elizabeth Ritchie, to John Braun Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. John Braun of Flowood. The

bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carey of Des Moines, Iowa, and

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ritchie of Westminster, Colo. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Braun of Baltimore, and Doris Christian and the late John Christian of Madison.

Miss Ritchie is a 2006 graduate of Cherry Creek High School in Englewood, Colo., and a 2010 graduate

of the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is the visual design manager for Anthropologie in Denver.

Braun is a 2006 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2010 graduate of the University of

Colorado at Boulder. He received his juris doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi School of

Law in 2013 and works in Denver as an attorney and pilot.

The couple met their freshman year at the University of Colorado and enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle.

They will exchange vows September 5, in Larkspur, Colo., just south of Denver, at Spruce Mountain

Ranch. A reception will be held in the Spruce Mountain Ranch lodge following the ceremony.

Paige Elizabeth Ritchie, John Braun Jr.

Paige Elizabeth Ritchie& John Braun Jr.SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN RANCH • LARKSPUR, COLORADO

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Childress of Flora announce the engagement of their daughter, Joan

Marie Childress, to Benjamin Taylor Ulmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulmer of Madison.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Henry Bullock and the late Julia Bullock of

Natchez, and Elaine Childress and the late Ben Childress of Flora. She is a 2010 graduate of Tri-County

Academy and a 2014 graduate of Mississippi State University.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Garrard of Isola, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe

Ulmer Sr. of Jackson. He is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Academy and a 2011 graduate of Mississippi

State University.

The couple will exchange vows October 18, at 5 p.m. at Flora United Methodist Church with a reception

to follow.

Benjamin taylor Ulmer, Joan Marie Childress

Joan Marie Childress& Benjamin Taylor Ulmer

OCTOBER 18, 2014FLORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • FLORA, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS


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Dr. and Mrs. William Craig Flowers of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter,

Anne Elizabeth Flowers, to Daniel Zegel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henry Zegel Jr. of

Franklin, Tenn.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Hartley of Starkville, Anne

Williams Flowers of Northville, Mich., and the late Uriah Grey Flowers of Jackson. The prospective bride-

groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dominic Ruffo of Boynton Beach, Fla., and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Henry Zegel Sr. of Sayville, N.Y. Miss Flowers is a 2009 honor graduate of Jackson

Preparatory School. She was graduated cum laude from Auburn University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree

in human development and family studies, obtaining concentrations in child life and early childhood educa-

tion. At Auburn, she was active in Reformed University Fellowship and was a founding member of the

Auburn chapter of International Justice Mission. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She is a teacher

at Metairie Park Country Day School in New Orleans. Zegel is a 2009 honor graduate of Franklin High

School. In 2014, he was graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the

University of Tennessee where he was distinguished as valedictorian of the School of Architecture and was

honored with the Tau Sigma Delta Bronze Medal. At Tennessee, he was active in Reformed University

Fellowship. He is associated with Eskew+Dumez+Ripple in New Orleans.

The couple will exchange vows August 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, with a reception to follow

at The South.

Daniel Zegel, Anne Elizabeth Flowers

Anne Elizabeth Flowers& Daniel ZegelAUGUST 2, 2014

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica

Christine Wood, to David Mitchell Hust, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lloyd of Oxford, and Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Hust of Pelahatchie.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Thomas Beeman and the late Sally Beeman of Brandon, and

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sills of Pearl. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Audrea Hobgood and the

late Russell Hobgood Jr. of Yazoo City, Mr. and Mrs. James Hust Jr. of Pelahatchie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lloyd

of Jackson, and Martha Hanson of Pelahatchie.

Miss Wood is a 2008 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. In 2010, she completed her studies in

pre-nursing at the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. In 2013,

Miss Wood received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Mississippi College. Miss Wood is a regis-

tered nurse in the emergency department of St. Dominic Hospital.

Hust is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He was graduated from Delta State University

in 2013 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in commercial aviation and was a member of Kappa Sigma

fraternity. He is a certified flight instructor with Madison Flyers.

In a family ceremony, the couple will exchange vows at First Baptist Church Brandon September 20 at

2 p.m.Jessica Christine Wood, David Mitchell Hust

Jessica Christine Wood& David Mitchell Hust

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS



Jesse A. Buie and Dr. Geraldine Chaney Buie of Jackson announce the engagement of their

daughter, Crystal Dione Buie, to Alphonse Raymond “Trey” Taylor III, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Alphonse Taylor Jr. of Madison.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Leatrice Buie and the late Jesse Buie of Brookhaven, and the

late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaney of Meridian. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Channie

Cole and the late Cecil Cole of Atlanta, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Taylor Sr. of Indianola.

Miss Buie is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and received her MBA from Belmont University. While in

Nashville, she was a member of Nashville Emerging Leaders. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority Inc. Miss Buie is the marketing manager for Philips Healthcare.

Taylor was graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in kinesiology.

Following graduation, he worked for Baptist HealthPlex as a fitness specialist. In 2007 he opened a per-

sonal training studio, TRAK LLC, where he obtained several health certifications including personal train-

ing, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.

The couple will exchange vows August 16 at The South Warehouse in Jackson.

Crystal Dione Buie, Alphonse Raymond “Trey” Taylor III

Crystal Dione Buie& Alphonse Raymond Taylor III

AUGUST 16, 2014THE SOUTH WAREHOUSE • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Milburn Parker III announce the engagement of the their daughter, Anne

McCaslin Parker, to Parker Sayle Snow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dudlo Snow III. Miss

Parker is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Milburn Parker Jr. and Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Alvin Blackmon Jr. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clarence

West and the late Joyce Sayle West, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dudlo Snow Jr.

The bride-elect was graduated with highest honors from Jackson Academy in 2009, where she was

inducted into the hall of fame and was selected as Miss Jackson Academy. She attended Southern

Methodist University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority where she served as

president and was on the homecoming court her senior year. She was presented by the Debutante Club

of Mississippi in 2010. Miss Parker is a 2013 graduate of Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s

degree in journalism and minors in business and fashion media. Miss Parker is a news reporter and

weekend anchor at KAMC-TV in Lubbock, Texas.

The prospective bridegroom is a 2009 graduate of Jackson Academy. He was graduated from

Mississippi State University in 2013 receiving a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He was a member of

Sigma Chi fraternity where he served as vice president and president of Young Life College. Snow is

associated with Stryker Medical Sales in Savannah, Ga.

The couple will exchange vows August 2 at Northminster Baptist Church.

Anne McCaslin Parker, Parker Sayle Snow

Anne McCaslin Parker& Parker Sayle Snow

AUGUST 2, 2014NORTHMINSTER BAPTIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS

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PARTIESA N D C E L E B R A T I O N S

Nell Knox, William, Tommie and Will Goodman

William Goodman, Nell Knox

Steven and Erin ChevalierRusty and Val EthridgeLinda Tilghmar, Terry Wells

Jamie Houston, Andy Sweat, Walter Neely, John Wheeler, Damon and Mary Amelia Wofford, Phillip Carpenter, Terry Wells,David Morse, Randy James, Joe Morris, Maggie and Dave Wender; (middle row) Rick Cavett, Harper and June Stone, LeslieCarpenter, Linda Tilghmar, Kay Patterson, Diane Morse, Donna and Robert Evans; (front) Jimmye Sweat, Denise Wheeler,

Katy Houston, Paula James, Nan Goodman, Frances Jean Neely, Melissa Cavett, Janet Wofford

wedding celebrationA wedding celebration party for Nell Linton Knox and William Goodman was

held recently in the home of Paula and Randy James.Co-hosts and hostesses are Paula and Randy James, Pat and Clifford Ammons,

Leslie and Phillip Carpenter, Melissa and Rick Cavett, Donna and Robbie Evans,Mary Kelly and David Farrish, Suzy and Jim Fuller, Edwina and Bill Goodman, Katyand Jamie Houston, Barbara and Andrew Mallinson, Margaret McLarty, AnnieLaurie and Tom McRee, Melanie and Paul Milner, Joe Morris, Frances and CooperMorrison, Diane and David Morse, Frances Jean and Walter Neely, Olivia and John

Neill, Kay and Thomas Patterson, Mary Ann and Anthony Petro, Michelle andDavid Pharr, Karen and Hugh Redhead, Grace and Lewis Rogers, Jane and BillSmith, June and Harper Stone, Jimmye and Andy Sweat, Ree Ridgway Walden andMike Bishop, Terry Wells, Maggie and Dave Wender, Marcia and Steve Whatley,Denise and John Wheeler, Margaret and Auvergne Williams, Joanne and CurtisWilson, Jan and John Wofford, Mary Amelia and Damon Wofford, Celia and FrankWood.Shown are scenes from the party.

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Nan and William Goodman, Nell Knox, Nancy Elizabeth, Layla and Matt Dement


Robert Evans, Andy Sweat, Joe Morris, Will Goodman, Rick CavettNoah, Isaiah and Nell Knox, William Goodman, Micah Knox

John and Mel EvansMichelle and David Pharr, Mary Ann and Anky PetroPhoebe Pearigen, Jan Wofford, Rob Pearigen

Jim and Alice McCannLee Fuller, Ashley Sutherland

Pat and Raymond Grenfell Ginny and Richard RobertsSherry Vance, George AllenDamon and Mary Amelia Wofford

Nell Knox, William Goodman, Tammy Golden, Kevin Cornell, Jason “Twiggy” Lott

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Harper and June Stone, Lyn and David McMillinRick and Melissa Cavett, Joe Morris, Jimmye and Andy Sweat

Frances Jean and Walter Neely, Sandy and Mac TempleMeg Richards, Denise Wheeler, Melanie Milner, Mitchelle Walters

Annie Mabus, Nell Knox, Ida Lindsey Knox, Elisabeth MabusKara Norris, Malcolm White, William Goodman, Nell Knox

Ginny Roberts, Sandy Temple, Diane Morse Art and Liz SpratlinPaul Gunn, Ashley WrightCara Troiani, Allen Carr


Rachel, Baxter and Miriam Knowlton Nell and Ida Lindsey KnoxTosha and Sean GuyJoseph Bishop, Tara Richardson

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EVENTSFLASH DASHThe LeFleur East Flash Dash was held recentlyat Highland Village. Hundreds of Jackson-arearunners lit up the night in the 5k run.Afterward the Flash Bash featured live music, alight show, bungee tramp for the kids, and foodfrom area restaurants.Awards were given for the flashiest male andfemale runners.Shown are scenes from the event.

Jessica, Liam, Matthew, and Keagan Sullivan; (front) Alex Sullivan Melissa, Mike and Nick Renacker; (front) Drew Renacker

Blount and Deanna Blackledge, Jake Bailey Jennifer, Evangelin and Josh Payne

Ginny and Ruth Emmerich

Cara and Melanie Irby, Marisol, Chere and Victoria Guilbeau

Michael and Matteo Jacome

Dana Robertson, Dan Aykroyd

Vivian and Todd Pryor Bettie Myrick, Victoria Stinson

Toby and Aprille Andrews, Jan Coker; (front) Abigail Andres, Mary Coker


Maggie Waller, Jordan Headley, Emma SapenCarlin and Lucresia Nichols, Lawanda Wallace, Kathleen DavisMcNeill and John Dinkins

Robert and Sandra Peters, Amanda Slack, Leslie Miley Deanna Blackledge, Jordan Headley, Michael Lewis, AnnAdair Blackledge

Tate Fowler, John Jeffreys, John Nix Alredge, Sam Fulton Mackenzie Nichols, Grayson Fulton, Eloise Moore, Alex Trumpore, Lynn Redding

FLASH DASH

Sarah Beattie, Kathy Locke, Kelly Weathersby Kalil, Brandi, Ella and Anderson Abide Contessa Brown, Angeline Chambers, Victoria Monroe

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Kathy Sue Wells, Tanya Taylor, Rose HopperJackie and Gracie Meck, Jack Ditto

Sara Whelan, Doug Morgan, Michael and KateBoerner; (front) Charlotte Boerner

Jill McMurtrey, Gail Strength

Parkman Speights, Lin Bobbit, Steven, Emi Story, Kristie, Win and Buckley Speights, McNeil Dinkins

FLASH DASH


THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014 ARE PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION IN MISSISSIPPI AND NATIONWIDE, MANY ON FULL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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Stanford UniversityTrinity UniversityTulane UniversityUnited States Military Academy at West PointUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of California at DavisUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of Colorado at BoulderUniversity of Mississippi Barksdale Honors College Center for Manufacturing Excellence Croft Institute for International StudiesUniversity of Notre Dame University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern MississippiVanderbilt UniversityWashington University in St. LouisWheaton College

St. Andrew’s students were also accepted at more than 85 other prestigious universities nationwide, including:

Brown UniversityDartmouth CollegeDavidson CollegeDuke UniversityEmory UniversityGeorgetown UniversityNorthwestern UniversityRice UniversityUniversity of California at BerkeleyUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Pennsylvania University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia Yale University

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EVENTSHABITAT FORHUMANITY PARTYThe Habitat for Humanity Mississippi CapitalArea annual house party fund-raiser was heldrecently in the home of Christie and GeorgeWalker. The event raises funds to help familiesin Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties obtaina Habitat home with a zero-interest mortgage.Shown are scenes from the party.

Kathleen and Mack Mitchell, Katherine Mallory Helen and Walter Boone, Danny and Allison Ruhl

Marcia and Chuck Poole, Ann LaumanJohnny Anthony, Dave and Mary CoonRonnie and Cathy Myrick

George and Christie Walker, Cindy Griffin, Dyanne and Johnny Ray Greg and Elizabeth Buyan, Patti and Jerry Sullivan

Robert and Ginger Leard Susan and Slade Exley Joseph and Ashley Moss Lisa and Larry Ratzlaff


Sally and Bill ThompsonBert and Tammy Rubinsky, Billy MoungerMalcolm and Joy Lightsey

Jean Brewer, Katie and Richard McRae Lillie, Christie, George and Sarah Grea Walker

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTY

Merrill McKewen, Cindy Griffin Bill and Dorothy Gray Elise and Gov. William Winter Whitney and David Andress

Mary Francis and Moak Griffin Pat and Bob Drinkwater Mary Ann and Anky Petro Bridget Steed, Jillien Fry

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EVENTSSUSAN LINDSAYRETIREMENT A retirement celebration honoring Head ofSchool Susan Lindsay’s 40 years of service toJackson Prep was held recently at the JacksonPreparatory School Centre for Arts andLeadership - Fortenberry Theatre. Afterward areception was held in the Vandevender ArtGallery. Shown are scenes from the event.

Rebecca, Michael, Susan, Emily and Caroline Lindsay Carolyn Tatum, Pat and Jean Welsh

Martha Jo and Gregory Vance, Jan WadeAnne, Betsy and Bob CunninghamWilliam and Jana Bell

Peggy Goldstein, Henry Burkhalter, Molly and Billy Vandevender Holmes and Gayle Adams, Kay and Jim Martin

Duane and Donna O’Neill Peggy Goldstein, Susie Puckett Susan Garrard, Ashley Meena Julie and Dudley Wooley


Becky Walker, Delores NavarreteMary Preston Dubberly, Jimmy and Clay HaysMary Jo McAnally, Sandra Holman

Libby Crawford, Amy, Ken and Sarah Beth Wiandt Tracy McLaurin, Pierce and Darlene Dotherow, Nick Brewer

Anna Freundt, Lelia Manning, Libba Frey Johnny and Dyanne Ray, Oscar Miskelly

SUSAN LINDSAY RETIREMENT

Linda and Buddy Bartling Jean Marie Peet, Carolyn Sisk Denny and Pam Britt Melanie Dowell, Marsha Hobbs

LeAnn and Luke Nealey

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David and Martha Ollar, Meredith MayEmily Box, Suzanne Eskrigge, Anna WiseLucia Jones, Janet Smith

Alan Walters, Duane Dewey Rita Henley, Carol Rigby, Shane Blanton Ellen and Marc Treadway

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EVENTSSEERSUCKER ANDSOMBREROSThe Phoenix Club of Jackson recently hostedSeersucker and Sombreros at the Eudora WeltyCommons. The event blended the KentuckyDerby and Cinco de Mayo for a fiesta celebra-tion with live musical entertainment by HighFrequency Band. A big-screen TV on the lawndisplayed the Kentucky Derby.Proceeds from the all-day affair benefit theBoys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi.Shown are scenes from the event.

Reid and Emilia Higginbotham, Trey Nordan Will Pentacost, Andrew and Madelyn Butler

Sean and Sarah TadlockClint Kimberling, Lee Shirley, Paul FosterJohn and Haley Dollarhide

Nathan and Cheryl McCracken, Holly and Mary Kathryn Perkins, Eric Reiners TJ Harvey, Nikki Ramshur, Amber McMillen, Michelle McGee, Kevin Byrd

Randall and Madeline Saxton Andrew and Randi Warmath Will and Andrea Janoush Keishunna Randall, Clarence Webster


Tori and Alexander MartinChanning Holder, Sabrina Ruffin, Leslie WaringJay Mooney, Leslie Sutherland

Amber Garner, Emily Sanders; (front) Erica Jo Harvey, Anna Katherine Stewart, Stephanie Brown, Dustin and Samantha Blount, Chris and Juli-Ann Marquette

Jon Weiner, Sterling Kidd, Kathryn Rose Smith, Morgan Wiggers, Allen Mixon Amber Brandon, Kelly Strynger, Elaina Jo Smith, Joni Wright, Tina Taylor

SEERSUCKER AND SOMBREROS

Mary Margaret and Matt Thiel Keishunna Randall, Katie Eubanks Liz Lancaster, Jonathan Day Mark Hosemann, Leslie Waring

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Richie Blink, Leslie Scott, Leeann Rudman, Nick Dennery, Frazier Williams, Christopher VanderbeekBetsy and Russell Turley

Julie Spencer, Meredith Shows Will Ruffin, Clint Kimberling, Russell Turley Lee Shirley, Stephanie Brown


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EVENTSTHE GARDEN CLUBOF JACKSONBENEFIT PARTYThe home of Laura and Mart Lamar inEastover was the location of a special event inconjunction with the Garden Club of Jackson’sSpring Tour 2014. The Lamars hosted anevening garden party to benefit the Art Gardenat the Mississippi Museum of Art andGreenwood Cemetery. The Lamar home andgarden was one of four homes on the GardenClub Spring Tour.

Fred and Jude Muse, John Puckett Betty Hise, Linda Robertson, Linda Lambeth

Joan Hewes, Barbara Meyer, Jean BeeDavid Pharr, Wesley Goings, Stewart SpeedLaura and Mart Lamar

Anky and Mary Ann Petro, John and Diane McGowan, Laura Lamar Jimmy and Ingrid Taylor, Sophie Perkins, Patrick Lampton, Paula Perkins

Mike Campbell, Jimmy Young Dickie and Sally Yelverton Laura and Mart Lamar Ann and Will Rumbavage


June Stone, Libby KendallTodd Prince, Lisa Palmer, Mart LamarRobin Smith, Laura Lamar

Betsy Ritter, Kathryn Sams, Jan Wade, Virginia Primos Cecile and Bill Wardlaw, Ann and Jimmy Young

Dorsey Wade, Susan McNease, Betsy Rice, Nena Cross Ann Hawthorne, Sarah Dabney Gillespie, Erica Speed, Jean Bush

THE GARDEN CLUB OF JACKSON BENEFIT PARTY

John Morrison, Holliday Robinson, Rita Morrison David Russell, Glen Bush, Bob Lampton Carolyn McIntyre, Julius and Mary Jane Ridgway

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Jimmy and Susan Nix, Suzanne and Ron CarrollDonny and Mary Alice White, Betsy and Bill Nation

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EVENTSMCEC COOKINGFOR KIDSThe third annual Cooking for Our Kids event,sponsored by the Mississippi CommunityEducation Center (MCEC), was held recently atthe Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) inMadison. Shown are scenes from the event.

Justin Mize, Zach New, Andrew Ueltschey Julie Brooks, Connie and Jen Gatewood

Todd and Karla Watts, Jill NewellNancy New, Morgan Lindsey Burnett, Will LongwitzRandy and Autumn Douglas

Malcolm White, Kara Norris, Morgan Williams, Mike Clark Hillary James, Ingrid Taylor, Pruet and Perry James, Tom Taylor; (front) Taylor James

Kim and Joyce Henderson Tina Lakey, Jan Collins Caitlin Tew, Eliza Ueltschey Michelle and Trey Williams


Bela, Meadow, Sophia and Ashley BachKaye Burt, Ann and Wayne Moore; (front) Schquita Jones, Keisha GrahamLaney and Tara Thompson

Jessica Leverette, Cheryl Saffle, Kay Culpepper Ann McGrew, Kate Sistrunk, Brandi Rae, Morgan Lindsey Burnett

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Jess New, Billy Brunt Alyson, Jake and Jake Winter Jan and Vernon Muse

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EVENTSHINDS COUNTYSHERIFF’S RESERVEFUND-RAISERA fund-raiser to benefit the Hinds CountySheriff’s Reserve, which runs on donations, washeld recently at the Old Capitol Inn. Jackson’s Bluz Boys Band performed with aspecial guest appearance by Dan Aykroyd.Shown are scenes from the event.

Peggy Coleman, Lele and Russell Rooks Dan Aykroyd, Sheriff Tyrone Lewis

Cherry Carter, Nikki Williams Darron Terry, T.J. Brown, Rick Yelverton, Adam LunnLeslie Carpenter, Jordan Goodwin

Frances and Cooper Morrison, Brian Fenelon, Maureen Jakubowski, Corinne Sampson Beth Brantley, Lorie McLeod, Sam Porter, Kristen Malouf, Marissa Davidson

Melissa Neyland, Tracey Szilisi Shelby Brantley, Patrick Malouf Kenny and Jane Barraza Chris and Ashleigh Picou


Sherri Sellers, Mende Alford Cynthia Baker, Richard Cirilli, Susan and Mike Waltman Wyatt and John Emmerich

Tiffany Darnell, Jim and Martha Thomas, Russell Morrison Jimmy Cromwell, Lynnsay Douglas, Kendall Gregory, Ross Reardon

Susan and David Steckler, Shannon and Dan Lyle Scott Albert, Melanie Milner, Lynd Busby, Jimmy Rosen

HINDS COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVE FUND-RAISER

Swayze Pentecost, Nash Neyland Ron and Melissa Applewhite Paul McNeill, Honey East Libby Marley, Vickie Lynn Adams

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EVENTSCENTRAL 70THREUNIONThe 70th class reunion of the Central HighSchool Class of 1944 was held recently atthe Country Club of Jackson. On June 2,1944 at 8:15 p.m. in the Jackson city audito-rium, 315 seniors received their diplomasfrom Central High School. Some studentshad been called to war and some were grad-uated during summer school bringing thetotal to 505. Only 92 of those are still on theclass mailing list. Since their 60th reunionthe group now meets yearly. This year 34members attended along with 16 guests.One hundred and eighteen invitations weremailed; seven returned. Thirty four mem-bers accepted, 39 sent regrets and the restwere not heard from.

Jane Best, Dot Lee Lampton, Polly Montgomery George Hill, Jeanne Caldwell

Walter and Sue GodboldMike and Mary Jones, Elinor NaronShelton Feazell, Kathy Mangum

Bill Correll, Charlie Rowan, Margie Harrison Buchannan, Tom Slough, Hugh Luckett, Ames Smith, Margarite Smith, George Hill, Elinor Applewhite Naron, Paul Bellenger, Camille Barranco, Albert Allen, Sue andWalter Godbold, Catherine Powell Klipple, Betty Sue Pittman Williams; (middle) Harold Caver, Betty Jackson Ford, Mary Ann Caldwell Miller, Homer Best, Dot Brown Ellis, Duncan Gray, Jean Coulon Caldwell, MaryGrave Stevenson Jones, Johnny Barranco, Polly Wells Montgomery, Billy Mounger, Eddie Myrtle Cooper Moore, Johnny Haddad; (front) Margarite Williams Caver, Dot Loe Crum Lampton, Jane Ross Best, Nellie Pauland Dick Farr, Polly Johnson Holt, Kirk Taylor, Dora Jean Fryant Whatley.

Harold and Margaret Carver Margaret and Ames Smith John and Camille Barranco Evelen and Tom Slough


Tommy and Eddie Myrtle MooreHomer Best, Paul Bellenger, Bill CorrellJan and Billy Mounger

Duncan Gray, Kirk Taylor, Dora Jean Whately, Betty Ford Nellie Paul and Dick Farr

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EVENTSGARDENS OF MADISON COUNTYPREVIEW PARTYThe 20th anniversary of the Gardens ofMadison County began with the garden partyin the gardens of the Chapel of the Cross,which was the location of the first Gardens ofMadison County. Guests enjoyed cocktails andfood and participated in live and silent auc-tions, which included dinner packages, profes-sional services, and artwork.

Doris Gary, Cindy and Al Guynes Scott and Karen Pennington

Gena Martens, Meagan Mallett, Leslie LeonPamela Young, Julie Grogan, Alison HornerHenry and Lisa Agent

Becky and Art Stevens, Keith and Missy Kinkade, Connie and Larry Vance Jason Young, Rick Webster, Alan Hart, Kirk Cameron

Robert and Ginger Leard Carl and Ashley Venable Ann Webster, Marcia Smith Kelly and Byron Herpich

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David Hurt, Wes ChanceMelissa Hinson, Angela Williams, Susan CobbLou Ann Woodward, Madalan Lennep

Lisa and Termie Land, Kay and Wes Chance Debbie James, Farrah Kennedy, Berte and Jenne Vandervere

Mike and Joyce Tucker, Sherry and Billy Messemore Jason and Stephanie Strong, Nicky and Elizabeth Cobb

GARDENS OF MADISON COUNTY PREVIEW PARTY

Chuck and Tracey Head Vanessa and Lance Sceroler Whitney and Caren Williams Sarah Beth Gary, Luly Johnson


Lisa and Craig BaileyReggie Sims, Shaw Case, Cliff Young Jon and Vanessa Young

Stephen and Kelly Parker, Tela and David Hurt Kay Chance, Marisa Davison, Leigh and Jack Webb

Johnny McCrory, James Duncan Roy and Dawn Steed, Ava Warren

Tommy and Manda James Valerie Hart, Britton Montgomery Casey and Sharea Myrick Sharon McCool, Mollie Doty

Eric Lennep, Richard Miles

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EVENTSMISSISSIPPICHILDREN’S HOMESERVICES WINETASTINGThe Women’s Auxiliary of MississippiChildren’s Home Services (MCHS) recentlyheld its annual wine tasting in the home of Kimand Steven Inzinna. The evening showcasedfine wine and gourmet food pairings fromsome of the Jackson area restaurants as well asa silent auction and live music.

Tiffany Couch, Tommy and Jill Siler Debbie Westbrook, Gail Savage

Buffy Southern, Angela JonesLeisa Estes, Angela Dallas, Tommy CouchTracy and Joel Bianchi

George Shirley, Randy Eure, Joe McCaskill, Richard McRee Tim Brown, Dorian Turner, Sally and Bill Walker

Ira and Tracy Murray Stacey and Terry Hight Laura and Troy Kestenbaum Leanne Knight, Colleen Welch


Marcus Sullivan, Wendy Brant, Payton WarrenKay McRee, Kristin Malouf, Jennifer BrackenAngie Robinson, Cathy Hudgins

Stuart and Cheryl White, Linda and Tony Edwards Richard Partridge, Cathy and William Richardson, Mike Schurr

Kathy Eure, Amanda Puckett

MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN’S HOME SERVICES WINE TASTING

Scott and Marcie Robertson Larry and Kathy Accardi Shirley and Alfrado Donelson Steven and Kim Inzinna

Jimmy Hays, Margaret Walker, Barney Daly Debbie McCaskill, Jane Nichols

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Hahnna Zebert, Tameka TobiasReba Tullos, Victoria Johnson, Neva GreenwallBill and Meg Kilgore

Ed and Libby McDaniel Mike and Jennifer Bracken

Angie and Amanda Sumrall Bill and Candace Jones Donna and Danny Cawthon Sherribeth and Craig Farmer

Charlotte Inzinna, James Stuart

MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN’S HOME SERVICES WINE TASTING


EVENTSJUNIOR LEAGUEOF JACKSON’SPEARLS OF MISTLETOEThe Junior League of Jackson’s 2014 MistletoeMarketplace theme, Pearls of Mistletoe, wasintroduced recently in the home of ReneeEbner. Shown are scenes from the previewparty.

Brenda Williams, London Simpson, Mary John Johnson Crystal Thompson, Mary Katherine Segrest

Beth Allgood, Leslye PlanchHeather Crawford, Jennifer Walker, Lauren Lester, Brandon KennedyRochelle Hicks, Lindsay Hamm

Lori Quarles, Brenda Williams, Leigh Reeves, Rebecca McCarty, Angelia Brown Robin Coleman, Staci Crawford, Margaret Cupples, Melanie Burrow, Emily Hassell

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