Lauren Haynes of Byram, center, is the recipient of the Robert & Gwendolyn Strong Endowed Scholarship. She is with Gwendolyn Strong of Clinton and Jenice Strong Tate of Terry.

Maria Matos of Clinton, far left, is the recipient of the Daughters of Bobby Cooper Scholarship. She is with Dr. Bobby Cooper of Jackson, center, and, far right, Harry Watson, HCC Choir Director.

Samuel Thompson of Clinton, center, is the recipient of the Charles and Madelyn Bell Scholarship and the Utica Campus V.P. Endowed Scholarship. He is with Aniyah Smith of Utica and Jarius Smith of Utica.

Rodreunia Briggs of Edwards, third from left, is the recipient of the Hinds AHS Class of 1971 Golden Scholarship. She is with Carolyn Higgins of Jackson, Velma Lee of Jackson, Bobbie Brantley of Jackson, Dorothy Allen of Utica and James Kinard of Utica.

Gabrielle Johnson of Jackson, left, is the recipient of the Madison County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship. She is pictured with Dr. Carrie Kirkland of Jackson, who is representing the May Week committee of the Madison (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

Devin Anderson of Jackson, left, is the recipient of the Adam & Margeree Jenkins Endowed Scholarship. He is with Adam Jenkins of Madison.

Kyle Minter of Jackson, center, is the recipient of the Foundation for Education and Economic Development Scholarship. He is with Randall Williams of Jackson and Tjuana Wilson of Crystal Springs.

Brooklyn Harper of Jackson, center, is the recipient of the Joe Smith & Charlie Horton Endowed Scholarship. She is with Aniyah Smith of Utica and Jarius Smith of Utica.

Christopher Davis of Terry, right, is the recipient of the Hinds AHS Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship. He is with Mary Crump of Jackson.

Tyler Dotson of Terry, center, is the recipient of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Endowed Scholarship. He is with Randall Williams of Jackson and Tamara Christian of Raymond.

Jaden Bridges of Utica, second from left, is the recipient of the Hinds AHS Class of 1975 Scholarship. He is pictured with Paul Willis of Raymond, Rose Flagg of Edwards and Arlene Thompson of Edwards.

Eli Robinson of Utica, center, is the recipient of the Hinds AHS Utica Golden Class of 1960-2010 Scholarship. He is with Benjamin Harper of Jackson and Annie Harper of Jackson.