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Sidney Armstrong

Abbie Barron

Katelyn Dendy

Selena Ellis

Destiny Flournoy

Hollis Floyd

Jordan Grice

Reed Jinright

Wood Jinright

Jahzarian Lampley

Noah Lowery

Abigail Salmon

Hailey Sasser

Brock Snyder

Emma Strickland

Atiana Thomkins-Jones

Tyler Tyson

Masey Waller

Logan Wilson

Stewart Wilson

A large group of 25 seniors will be recognized Monday night during the annual Tip Colley awards banquet sponsored by the Troy Exchange Club.

The banquet honors senior Christian scholar athletes from all Pike County high schools who have excelled in their walk of faith, academics, athletics and community service.

“It is a tremendous honor to be nominated and all nominees are recognized at the banquet and awarded a certificate for their accomplishments,” said Jerry Miller, who oversees the scholarship program for the Exchange Club.

Male and female runners-up will each be awarded a $500 cash scholarship while the male and female winners are each awarded a $1,500 cash scholarship. The club will also be giving out a scholarship to the male and female second runners-up for $250 each The winners also receive a plaque and their names are added to trophies that reside each year at the winner’s high school.

The banquet honors the late Dr. J.O. “Tip” Colley who embodied all the qualities celebrated by the award. “He was a beloved physician, successful businessman and civic leader in this community. He was also an outstanding student and athlete in his youth,” Miller said

Each banquet features a speaker who is affiliated with athletics that has an inspiring story to share.

“He has a powerful message to tell,” Miller said. “These kids are already overachievers; they’ve done things the right way. His message is that you can do the right things and make one bad decision that can impact you – in the case of his son, it took his life.”

The banquet will take place at the Troy Recreation Center and tickets are $10 each. The public is invited.

Parish Adams is the daughter of David Adams and Angela Sarris and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School. She was involved with the cheerleading and basketball team. Adams also participated in the Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and served on the board of the Excel Club. She is an active member in her youth group at Good Hope Baptist Church and has served as a fall festival volunteer for the church. Adams has served in her community as a volunteer for Operation Christmas Child. She is graduating on the honor roll and plans to attend Troy University.

Sidney Armstrong is the daughter of Neal and Michelle Armstrong. She is graduating from Charles Henderson High School as the SGA president, National Honor Society treasurer, National Technical Honor Society member, Mu Alpha Theta member, Miss CHHS and a Distinguished Young Woman Runner Up. Additionally, Armstrong is involved in Interact Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Yearbook Staff, Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the SheBang Dance company. She was named an UCA All-American, an All-County Softball player and won the Trojan Heart and Trojan Iron Woman Award. Armstrong served her community by volunteering for Miracle League, Operation Christmas Child, Precious Paws Sanctuary, United Way, the Boys and Girls Club and as a Chamber Jr. Ambassador. She plans to attend Troy University.

Abbie Barron is the daughter of David and Denise Adams and Jeff Barron. She is graduating from Charles Henderson High School as the Valedictorian. She has served CHHS as the National Honor Society Treasurer, vice president of SGA, Jr. Class treasurer, Interact president and FBLA treasurer. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society and has been named as the VFW Essay Winner, a Coca-Cola Scholar and Elks Most Valuable Student. Barron is a Softball player and participated in Archery where she placed 2nd in Regionals and was the 3D Tournament Champion. She also won the Trojan Heart, Bryant Jordan and Wendy’s High School Heisman awards in athletics. Barron volunteers for Operation Christmas Child, Turkeys from Heaven, Special Olympics and Miracle League. She actively is involved in the Southside Baptist Church youth group, VBS ministries and the food pantry. She plans to attend Auburn University.

Katelyn Dendy is the daughter Kent and Kim Dendy. She is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School with an advanced diploma. She was named as a Softball AISA All-Star athlete and an All-Area athlete. Academically, Dendy placed 3rd in the Forensics tournament. She actively serves the community through the Salvation Army, homeless shelter, Miracle League, Special Olympics, Troy Animal Rescue Project and the Out of Darkness Walk. She is a part of Spanish Club and is an active member in her church, Hephzibah Baptist. At her church, Dendy serves in a youth group, VBS ministries, small groups and as a group home leader. She plans to attend Samford University.

Selena Ellis is the daughter of Jeff and Sherley Ellis and is graduating from Goshen High School, where she is the SGA representative. Ellis was also the Jr. Class President and is in involved with FBLA and Diamond Dolls. She is a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. During her time at GHS, Ellis has taken nursing classes as well. She has been active on the volleyball and cheerleading team, along with receiving the Bryant Jordan Award. In her community, she was a participant in the Distinguished Young Woman competition. She is an active member of Troy First Baptist and serves on the mission team and in her youth group. Ellis plans to attend Troy University.

Destiny Flournoy is the daughter of Stacy Flournoy and is graduating from Pike County High School. She served as the SGA representative her senior year and as the secretary her junior year. She also is a member of National Honor Society, Business and Finance Academy and took duel enrollment classes. She is active in Phi Theta Kappa, FBLA, Spanish Club, Health Occupations Students of America, JROTC and a Bulldog Ambassador. Flournoy participated in cheerleading, softball and volleyball. She is also named as a Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist. She is an active member in her churches, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She also is a member of the Pike Union District, a Rally Member and a Walk for Jesus member. Her volunteer activities include volunteering for the Special Olympics, Salvation Army, Turkeys from Heaven and Life South. She also works as an intern for First National Bank and as a cheer coach for the recreation department. She plans to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Hollis Floyd is the daughter of Todd and Amy Floyd and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School. She has been active in volleyball as captain and was named an AISA All-Star. Additionally, she also played Basketball and Tennis. She is a member of the Spanish Club, Calculus Club, secretary of Government Club, secretary of Excel Club, a Patriot Pal and vice president of the Twighlighter Service Club. She is also involved with Drama, National Honor Society, SGA as chaplain and was her junior class secretary and senior class treasurer. Floyd is a member of Southside Baptist Church and serves as a nursery worker, in the VBS ministries and is active in a youth group. She has taken part in the Alabama Youth in Government conference and volunteered for Operation Christmas Child. Floyd plans to attend Troy University.

Jordan Grice is the daughter of Steve and Angie Grice. She is graduating from Park Liberal Arts School and is the SGA representative, senior class chaplain and the Distinguished Young Woman essay winner. Grice is involved with the Excel Club, Government Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Twighlighter Service Club, Dugout Dolls and Fellowship of Christian Students. She was named UCA All-American and received the Pin It Forward award for cheerleading. Additionally, Grice is captain for the volleyball, basketball and softball team. She has served her community in Operation Christmas Child, Special Olympics, Salvation Army, Turkeys from Heaven and Troy Health and Rehab. Grice is an active member of her church, Park Memorial United Methodist, where she serves in the nursery and children’s church and also participates in a youth group, MERGE, Motion Retreat and VBS. Grice is planning to attend Troy University.

Eden Hipps is the daughter of Darren and Jessica Hipps. She is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School as the senior class president. Hipps is in National Honor Society, Duel-Enrollment classes, Calculus Club, Math Team, Spanish Club, Twighlighter Service Club, Scholar’s Bowl Team and is the SGA representative. She is captain of the cheerleading and basketball team, along with being named UCA All-American, AISA All-Star and won the Pin It Forward and Wendy’s High School Heisman award. She has also won the Chancellor’s award and served as the Excel Club president, Government Club treasurer and editor of the Patriot Press. She is a member of Springfield Baptist and is involved with the youth group and VBS ministries. She has also volunteered for Operation Christmas Child and won the Miss Pike County Interview. Hipps plans to attend Troy University.

Reed Jinright is the son Ross and Taylor Jinright and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School. He is captain of the football team and was named MVP, AISA All-Star, All-State and Super 12. Additionally, Jinright played baseball and was named AISA All-Star and All-State and played basketball as well. He was named Wendy’s High School Heisman Winner. Jinright is in National Honor Society, Calculus Club as treasurer, duel-enrollment classes, Excel Club, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Patriot Press, Patriot Pal and is senior class president. He is a member of Troy First Baptist, where he is involved with the youth group, VBS ministries and Samaritans Purse. He volunteers for Turkey’s from Heaven and Relay for Life. Jinright was awarded a presidential scholarship and plans to play baseball for Southern Union.

Wood Jinright is the son Ross and Taylor Jinright and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School. He is involved in National Honor Society and is president of the Calculus Club. Jinright is also a part of the Spanish Club, Excel Club, Drama Club, Patriot Press and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For sports, he was named AISA All-Star and Best Defensive Back for football, AISA All-Start and All-Area for baseball and also played basketball. He is also involved with his church, Troy First Baptist, where he is in a youth group, volunteers for Samaritans Purse and helps with VBS ministries. He also volunteers for Turkey’s from Heaven and Relay for Life in the community. Jinright was awarded a presidential scholarship and plans to play baseball for Southern Union.

Caroline Kirk is the daughter of Roger Kirk and Shanna May and is graduating as the Valedictorian from Pike Liberal Arts School. She was named AISA All-Star and UCA All-American for cheerleading. She is involved with National Honor Society, the Math Team and SGA as the secretary. Kirk is also in Government Club as the president, Philosophy Club as the treasurer, Patriot Pal, Excel and Drama Club. She has attended the Capstone Leadership Academy and won the Distinguished Young Woman Scholastics award. Kirk is a member of Vaughn Forest Church and is involved in youth groups, VBS ministries, High Hopes, Motion Conference and Speak Conference. She volunteers for Relay for Life, Operation Christmas Child, Salvation Army, Special Olympics and Vet and Fireman Breakfast. Kirk plans to attend Auburn University in the Honors College Program.

Jahzarian Lampley is the son of Takila Lampley and graduating from Pike County High School. He is in National Honor Society, on the Dean’s List and serves as the class president. Lampley is involved with the Business and Finance Academy and JROTC. He is the captain for football and basketball named All-State and Super 12 in both. Lampley also competed in Track and Field. At First National Bank he was a summer intern. He is a member of Hopewell A.M.E Church and serves there as an usher, youth leader, devotion leader and is on the prayer committee. He plans to attend Southeastern Community College with an academic and athletic scholarship.

Noah Lowery is the son of Wally and Holly Lowery and is graduating from Charles Henderson High School on the honor roll. He is involved with football and baseball and served as the captain for football. He is a part of the Twighlighter Service Club and volunteers in the community for Turkeys from Heaven, youth flag football with Troy Parks and Recreation, camp volunteer and American Legion Baseball. Lowery is a member of Calvary Baptist where he is in the choir and involved with a youth group. Lowery plans to attend Troy University.

Anna May is the daughter of David May and Lee Capps. She is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School. May serves as the SGA president, is on the board for Excel Club, is chaplain for the Government Club and is involved with National Honor Society and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation. Her other clubs include, Calculus and Spanish Club. May served as a Library Aide and was named Homecoming Queen. She is the chaplain for her cheerleading team and was named AISA All-Star and UCA All-America. She also was awarded the Pin It Forward award for cheer. In the community she is a Chamber Jr. Ambassador, Distinguished Young Woman winner and has volunteered for the Out of Darkness Walk, Special Olympics and Salvation Army. She is on the worship team, in a youth group and helps with the VBS ministries at her church, Macedonia Baptist Church. May plans to attend Troy University.

Taten Phillips is the son of Shea and Kay Phillips and is graduating from Goshen High School as the SGA president and senior class vice-president. Additionally, he is the president of National Honor Society and is involved in National Technical Honor Society, Math Team, Beta Club. Phillips is in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, basketball statistician and is the top engineer for Troy-Pike Center for Technology. He is involved with football and baseball. Phillips does volunteer work for Special Olympics and Miracle League. He also serves as a Pike County Junior Ambassador and as a youth baseball coach and umpire. At Henderson Baptist Church he is involved with his youth group and helps with the VBS ministries. He plans to attend Auburn University at Montgomery with the Alabama Football Coaches Garret Scholarship award.

Abigail Salmon is the daughter of Mark and Jannette Salmon and is graduating from Charles Henderson High School. She is involved with National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society, Interact Club, International Thespian Society and takes duel-enrollment classes. She also serves as President of the Spanish Club and Historian of the Drama Club. She also won the Thespian Troupe Award. Salmon is captain of the volleyball, tennis and soccer teams along with being named MVP and Area Tournament team for volleyball, section champions, a leadership award for Tennis and won the highest average score for Archery. She helps with Yard Clean Up, South Eastern Alabama Medical Center and at the Pike County Economic Development center. She is a member of her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she is involved with the Personal Progress Program, class teaching and Miamaid counseling. Salmon plans to attend the University of Alabama.

Hailey Sasser is the daughter of Chris and Kim Sasser and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School where she made the Chancellor’s List and is Salutatorian. She is involved with the National Honor Society, Calculus Club, Math team, Excel Club, Government Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fellowship of Christian Students, Dugout Dolls and is the newspaper editor of Journalism Club. Sasser was named AISA All-Star and an UCA All-American for cheerleading and is also involved with softball. Sasser won the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award. She is a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church and is involved with the youth ministries, VBS, nursery school and small groups. She also volunteers with Turkeys from Heaven, Special Olympics, Salvation Army, Red Cross and Operation Christmas Child. Sasser plans to attend Troy University.

Brock Snyder is the son of Bart and Stephanie Snyder and is graduating as the valedictorian at Goshen High School. He was named Super 12, AHSAA All-Star, All-State and received the Bryant Jordan Region Award for football along with playing basketball and baseball. Goshen High School named him male athlete of the year. He serves as the vice president of National Honor Society, vice president of SGA and as senior class president. He is involved with National Technical Honor Society, Math Team, FBLA, yearbook staff, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is on the AHSAA Youth Leadership Council and South Alabama Electric Youth Council. He is in charge of a youth group at his church, Little Oak Methodist, as well as being involved with the men’s club and Sunday schools. He does volunteer work for Operation Christmas Child, Salvation Army, Special Olympics and Relay for Life. Snyder plans to attend Faulkner University to play football.

Emma Strickland is the daughter of Jeff and Pam Strickland and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School. She is involved with SGA as the vice president, Calculus Club as secretary and Twilighter Service Club as treasurer. Additionally, Strickland is in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fellowship of Christian Students, Government Club, Excel Club, YMCA Youth Legislature and the Accelerate Program. She has been active with cheerleading and tennis. Strickland was named AISA All-Star, UCA All-American and AISA Student-Athlete Winner for cheer. She also volunteers with Special Olympics, Operation Christmas Child, Turkeys from Heaven and is a Chamber Jr. Ambassador. She plans to attend Auburn University.

Atiana Thompkins-Jones is the daughter of Tanika Thompkins and is graduating from Pike County High School. She made the Dean’s List, President’s List and is an Enterprise State Honor Student. She is involved with FBLA, Business and Finance Academy, JROTC, Phi Theta Kappa, Spanish Club, SGA and is a Bulldog Ambassador. She is co-captain of the cheerleading team and was named as All-American. She served as a summer intern at First National Bank. She is involved with Just Jesus Family and Worship Center, Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist and Shady Grove Missionary Baptist as an usher and is in the choir. She plans to attend Birmingham Southern.

Tyler Tyson is the son of Ty and Michelle Tyson and is graduating from Pike Liberal Arts School on the honor roll. Tyson is involved in the community with We Piddle Around Theater, Relay for Life and the Brundidge Historical Society. He also is in cooperative education with Powell Plumbing and participated in the Patriot Pal Mentoring program. He is involved with Brundidge United Methodist where he is an usher, acolyte and is in a youth group. Tyson plans to attend Troy University.

Masey Waller is the daughter if Hal and Gena Waller and Kelly and Phillip Law. She is graduating from Goshen High School with an honors diploma. She is involved with the cheerleading team and is the captain. Waller is active as a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, Diamond Dolls and is the SGA representative. She is a member of Fleetwood Baptist where she serves as a nursery and dance teacher and is involved with VBS and a youth group. Waller holds the title, Miss Goshen. She plans to attend Faulkner University.

Logan Wilson is the son of John and Jennifer Wilson and is graduating from Charles Henderson High School. He is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society and the International Thespian Society. Wilson is also active with FBLA, Mentoring Matters Club, Drama Club and has competed in New York with the choir. He is a part of the soccer and cross-country teams where he served as captain for cross-country and received a senior award. Wilson volunteers for Turkeys from Heaven, SARHA, Pike Advocacy Center and Hospice. He is a member of Park Memorial United Methodist where he participates in a youth group, VBS ministries, Elevate Service and MERGE conference. He plans to attend Troy University and also received an Excellence in Leadership scholarship.

Stewart Wilson is the son of John and Jennifer Wilson and is graduating from Charles Henderson High School. He is president of National Honor Society and is involved with National Technical Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, FBLA and Mentoring Matters. He is captain of the soccer team and received Defensive Player of the Year. He is a member of Park Memorial United Methodist where he participates in a youth group, VBS ministries, Elevate Service and MERGE conference. He also serves in the children’s ministries and as a volunteer for Parent’s Night. He serves the community through WINNER Ball, Salvation Army, Turkey’s from Heaven, Boys and Girls Club and Canned Food Drive. He received the Chancellor’s Award and plans to attend Troy University.

Editor’s note: The following nominees are not pictured due to technical difficulties uploading their photos – Anna May, Caroline Kirk, Eden Hipps, Parish Adams and Taten Phillips. We are working to resolve these issues.

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