17 April Miss. Speaker of the House Jason White to deliver keynote address at ICC 10 a.m. commencement ceremony, May 10 April 17, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Mississippi Representative Jason White will be the speaker for Itawamba Community College’s 10 a.m. commencement ceremony, May 10, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. In January, White was elected as Mississippi’s 62nd Speaker of the House. The Kosciusko native began his service in the Mississippi House of Representatives, District 48, which consists of portions of Attala, Carroll, Holmes and Leake counties, in August 2011. Following re-election in 2016, he was named Rules Chairman and elected Republican Floor Leader by the Republican Caucus. In 2020, his Mississippi House colleagues elected him Speaker Pro Tempore, and his fellow Republicans elected him Republican Caucus Chairman. White, who is also the City Attorney for Kosciusko, represents a number of governmental entities and utility boards and providers. His previous service includes former Municipal Court Judge and Youth Court Judge and Board of Aldermen for the Town of West. He is also involved in a number of civic duties, including current president of the Attala County Bar Association and President of the West Historical and Preservation Society. During his time in the Legislature, White has been involved in several pieces of key legislation, including the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act and the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act, the largest tax cut in state history, while also seeing the implementation of historic accountability measures and investments in both Education and Workforce Development. He is a past recipient of numerous Legislative awards, including Law Enforcement Legislator of the Year, Mississippi RISE Award and a Mississippi Top 50 Most Influential. White earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Mississippi College. He graduated from Law School in 1998 and has practiced law in his hometown of Kosciusko his entire career. White and his wife, Jolynn, and their three children, Sara, John and Carlyn, are residents of West. They are members of West Baptist Church, where he currently serves as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. In addition to the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony for the awarding of Associate of Arts degrees, last names A-K and Middle College graduates, the schedule includes 2 p.m., Associate of Arts degrees, last names, L-Z; and 5 p.m., Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Certificates, Career Education and Health Science programs. The public is invited to all ceremonies. 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Among the schools, Itawamba Community College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs, providing funding for students to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College and reinforcement of the mission that students and their success are our top priority.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped ... Mississippi Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White challenges ICC graduates in one of three commencement ceremonies Mississippi Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White challenged Itawamba Community College graduates today (Friday) at the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus to live by the words he shared with his colleagues as they began the new term in January. “To whom much is given, much is expected,” White said. “I would tell you graduates the same message applies as you enter this new chapter of your lives. Hurdles and challenges certainly await you; don’t get bogged down by the small things, focus on the big picture and make an impact. Don’t be trepidatious to do something out of the ordinary, challenge conventional wisdom, and even push yourself to a zone of discomfort.” White said that when he was in law school at Mississippi College, a half mile or two blocks away from the Mississippi State Capitol which he passed every day for three years, he never once dreamed that he would be elected as a Representative nor being involved in politics. “Be open to ... ICC awards degrees, certificates during 2024 spring commencement ceremonies Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2024 spring semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Abbeville – Armani T. Wilson, A.A.; Kaliah D. Mcjunkins, A.A.; Timothy K. Traylor, A.A.; Aberdeen – Akalin N. McNairy, A.A.; Allison B. Underwood, A.A.; Amber S. Payne, A.A.S.; Amiya S. Robinson, A.A.; Brayden T. Johnson, A.A.; Cara James, A.A.; Cashonna S. Gilleyan, A.A.; Chasitee D. Riddle, A.A.; Daisha L. Moore, A.A.; Dorian M. Shaw, A.A.; Jalyn D. Jones, A.A.; Janya L. Robinson, A.A.; Jatoria C. Garth, A.A.; Jessica D. Ewing, A.A.; Jodi L. Williams, A.A.S.; Jonathan D. Crandall, A.A.S., certificate; Kaylee M. Flippo, A.A.; Kelsey M. Taylor, certificate; Kendall M. Breedlove, A.A.; Kierra A. Haynes, A.A.; Kimberly D. Walker-Burroughs, A.A.S.; Laney R. Howell, A.A.; Lauren B. Gillard, A.A.S.; Layken J. McMillian, A.A.; Maggie J. Irons, A.A.; Malia F. Luker, A.A.; Markeisha L. Hoskin, A.A.; Megan A. Strevel, A.A.; Micah C. Terry, A.A.; Nakiyah A. Gardner, A.A.S., certificate; Olivia E. Randle, A.A.; Rachel Stacy, A.A.S.; Tameria M. ... Area residents among Itawamba Community College spring 2025 graduates Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2025 spring semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Abbeville – Saniyah Herod, A.A.; Deydric Johnson, A.A.S., certificate; Marly Madison Kesler, A.A.; Aberdeen – Curtis Preston Bell, A.A.S., certificate; Corben N. Blake, A.A.S., certificate; Connor Bounds, A.A.S., certificate; Asia Rochelle Branscomb, A.A.; Sammiyah C. Burroughs, A.A.; Jenna McKynlie Camp, A.A.; Abigail T. Cucchiara, A.A.; Takeya K. Davidson, A.A.; Desiree Lenice Donaldson, A.A.S.; Demarcus Terryon Eubanks, A.A.S., certificate; Madison C. Freeman, A.A.; Dawsen Lynlei Grimes, A.A.S.; Hailee D. Hatcher, A.A.; Tatyana B. Heard, A.A.; Ashley N. Holloway, A.A.; Markeisha L. Hoskin, A.A.S.; Jamiyah Hoskins, A.A.S.; Serenity T. Ivy, A.A.S., certificate; Quaid Kirk Johnson, A.A.; Galen T. Jones, A.A.; Makayla Ariel Key, A.A.; Kinzie Marchetti, A.A.; Khellia Mashila McIntosh, A.A.; Tyquavious D. McMillian, A.A.S., certificate; Jakayla Lakeria Randle, A.A.; Jasiah Gabrielle Riddle, A.A.S.; Stephanie Riddle, A.A.; Ashlei J. Shelton, A.A.; Seth A. Smith, A.A.; Weston Sykes, A.A.; Alanta A. Tate, A.A.S.; Dylan W. Thompson, A.A.S., certificate; ... ICC releases fall 2024 honors list Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2024 fall semester. Named to the President’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen – James A. Blake, Connor Bounds, Lillian Mae Gallop, Kaley D. George, Ashley N. Holloway, Lorionna Jade Lee, Karry Elizabeth Linley, Sierra B. Lochala, Samantha Pearl Prestage, Stephanie Riddle, Joshua K. Schrock, Ashlei J. Shelton, Weston Sykes; Ackerman – Melissa M. Ramirez; Amory – Jordan Isaac Allred, Melanie D. Barnes, Anjela Aida Beato, Ella K. Browning, Jared Brittian Callihan, William Matthew Hannon, Annabelle L. Holman, Erin E. Jackson, Matthew Blaine Johnson, Dakotah Brianna Mackey, Lexie Olivia May, Walker P. McDaniel, Aseanti McIntosh, Barker N. O’Brian, Imani Michelle Oliver, Brooklyn G. Owen, Angel Daniel Quintero, Marley Rowland, Olivia Grace Salisbury, Braden P. Sanders, Aleah Marie Sullivan, Chloe Isabella Wilbanks, Emily Wright; Baldwyn – Joshua Carter, John K. Davidson, Reagan L. Gholson, Justin Tyler Gobbell, Alex C. Johnson, Terry Lynn Montgomery, Sophie Claire Palmer, Austin D. Pearson; Bartlett, Tenn. – Allison J. Fitzgerald; Belden – Keven K. Barber, ... ICC releases Fall 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2025 fall semester. “These students have set the standard for academic excellence,” said Dr. Jay Allen, ICC president. “Recognition on the President’s or Dean’s List reflects sustained focus and commitment, and their success strengthens both our college and the communities we serve.” Named to the President’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen: Haidey Dawn Blevins, Zoey Duenaz, Karmelo Rashad Gunn, Ashley N. Holloway, Karry Elizabeth Linley, Sierra B. Lochala, Olivia A. Neal, Victoria Lynne Noe, Joshua K. Schrock, Gracyn H. Seydler, Alexis Taylor, Zoe Alexa Valsamakis, Gracie Linett West; Ackerman: Cara E. Henson, Amory: Jordan Isaac Allred, Michael Bennett, Aggie Elizabeth Boykin, Ella K. Browning, Jacob Carson, Zora Grace Dillard, Brody C. Duncan, Dakota M. Harlow, Annabelle L. Holman, Erin E. Jackson, Matthew Blaine Johnson, Bridgett Jones, Landon R. Jones, William Jackson Jones, Emma M. Keeton, Bailey Kaye Knight, Dakotah Brianna Mackey, Lexie Olivia May, Walker P. McDaniel, Jessie Carol McHenry, Aseanti McIntosh, Brandy Nichole Morris, Conner Nevins, Brooklyn G. Owen, Marley Rowland, Robert B. ... Comments are closed.