Senior Spotlight: Salutatorian Ginny Mae Purvis of Raymond, MS
Ginny Mae is not only the 2025 Senior class Salutatorian but she has also been voted by her classmates as Most Likely to Succeed and Best Christian Character. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and serves as Treasurer of the Science National Honor Society. As a member of our lady cougars soccer team one of Ginny Mae's most fun moments was winning Central Hinds Academy's first ever soccer state championship. She is also a member of the CHA tennis team. Ginny Mae's advice for future generations is cryptic "Don't be afraid to drink the water, it builds up your immune system". When asked what staff member has impacted her time her at Central Hinds she mentions Mrs. Massey because "She never said no when someone asked for help or a favor and she taught us so much about how to live for Christ.". It's no surprise that CHA's Salutatorian has been awarded several scholarships: two Mississippi State University scholarships (one for ACT and one for academic achievement), the Luckyday Scholarship, and the Salutatorian Scholarship. These will be such a great asset as Ginny Mae enters Mississippi State University this fall where she plans to graduate and then continue studying at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina to become a Biblical counselor for children and families. We would like to wish Ginny Mae good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see wha she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Bulldogs!
If your child is playing JV or Varsity football, all parent communication will be through GroupMe.
Please email sannasaums@gmail.com with the following info:
1. JV or Varsity player or both?
2. Parent name and phone number you want in the GroupMe
Parent Prayer meeting will be held tomorrow, Friday , April 4th at 10:00 in the conference room in the office. ❤️
Senior Spotlight: Valedictorian Reagan Lord of Clinton, MS
Reagan has been named as Valedictorian for the Class of 2025 but that is just one of the many highlights from her time at CHA. Reagan is a member of the varsity cheer squad and has served this year as captain. In fact, one of her most fun memories from her time here was senior night for football and cheering under the Friday Night Lights. On the tennis court she is our #1 ladies singles player and has been awarded the MVP award. Reagan is also a member of the track team competing in both the triple and long jumps. As Valedictorian, Reagan is also a member of all our honor societies: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She is also one of our student leaders in the campus Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization as well as serving as the senior class president and a representative for her class in student government. Reagan's advice for future cougars is "Don't take teachers and coaches for granted. They care about you and can teach you some of the most valuable lessons in life". The cougar staff member that she mentions as having impacted her time at CHA is Mrs. Massey. She says, "She has helped me prepare for life beyond high school by encouraging me in my faith. Her christian character is evident daily because of the genuine care she puts into her students". Reagan plans to pursue a degree in Meteorology and Geosciences at Mississippi State University after graduation. She will be receiving numerous scholarships including: an ACT scholarship, the George Bishop Family Endowed Scholarship, Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant, and a Dixie National Sale of Champions Scholarship. We wish Reagan good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after leaving Central Hinds. Go Bulldogs!
Daddy Daughter Dance (3K-6th) will be Friday, April 11th 6:30 - 8:30. Forms were sent home with children at the beginning of the week. $25 a couple and $10 additional person
Senior Spotlight: Cooper Loftin of Terry, MS
Cooper is a multi-sport athlete playing pitcher and first baseman in baseball, center in basketball, and a wide receiver in football for the cougars. In basketball Cooper was awarded All District, All South, and All State honors for his senior year. and some of his most fun memories from his time at CHA are playing basketball during the summer months. His proudest moment was winning another state championship in basketball this year as a senior. One of his basketball coaches, Josh Kelly Flynt, is who Cooper mentions when asked who has impacted his time at Central Hinds. He says "He (Josh) showed me what a real cougar is". Cooper has not decided where he wants to continue his education after graduation but he does plan to pursue a career in business. We wish Cooper good luck in all of his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves Central Hinds. Once a cougar, always a cougar!
We have extended the date to turn in your beef raffle tickets to the office until Friday, April 4th at 3:00.
Senior Spotlight: Connor Purvis of Bolton, MS
Connor has been named by the students at CHA as Most Athletic and Wittiest in this year's Who's Who. He is also a member of the Science National Honor Society. As a member of the boys basketball team, Connor was named an All District and All South Player for his senior year. One of the fun memories he mentions is going to Van Cleave to play basketball and his proudest moment was when the boys basketball team won a state championship for the first time since 1996. When asked which cougar staff member has impacted his time at Central Hinds Academy he mentions Josh Kelly Flynt. He says "He (Josh) showed me what the true meaning of cougar spirit is". He is also active on campus as a member of the cougar football team. Connor has this advice for future generations of cougar students, "Do your work". After graduation in May, Connor plans to attend Hinds Community College and become an electrician. We wish Connor good luck in all of his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves Central Hinds. Go Eagles!
Help us congratulate our March students of the month for elementary. These students were chosen by their teachers for showing gentleness, one of the fruits of the spirit talked about in Galatians 5:22-23. We are so proud of our cougars!
Senior Spotlight: Stella Havard of Bolton, MS
Stella is a multi sport athlete playing third base in softball and point guard in basketball. She served as captain for both sports as well. One of Stella's proudest moments was when the lady cougars basketball team won back to back state championships her junior and senior years. Her most fun memories also center around basketball as she enjoyed dancing in the locker room before games. Mrs. Trevino is the staff member that Stella mentions when asked who has impacted her life during her time at Central Hinds. She says "Mrs. Trevino has always been there when I have needed her and she has always encouraged me to be myself.". Stella's advice for future cougars is "Be everyone's friend." After graduation in May Stella plans to attend Holmes Community College where she has received both basketball and ACT scholarships. We wish Stella good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Bulldogs!
Pee Wee Cheer Forms are due tomorrow, April 2nd.
Senior Spotlight: Addisyn Barrett of Terry, MS
Addisyn is a member of the National Honor Society here at Central Hinds Academy. Addisyn is also a member of the varsity cheer squad and she says that being named an All-American at UCA camp her senior year is one of her proudest moments as a cougar. As far as fun memories go, she remembers the hikes Mister used to take her class on in the woods behind the classrooms in second grade. Another CHA staff member Addisyn mentions as having impacted her life is Mrs. Arthur. She says "ever since 6th grade we've had a very special bond! She is always someone I can go to. We have so many unforgettable memories!". For future cougars Addisyn has this advice " Enjoy every minute of it, don't stress about the things you have no control over, and thank your parents for everything. You will see/feel how much they love you throughout senior year.". In the fall Addisyn plans to attend Mississippi College, where she has received the Speed Scholarship, and earn a medical science degree. After that she will apply to Radiology School at UMMC. We wish Addisyn good luck in all of her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Choctaws!
Join us in sending good wishes to our staff with April birthdays!
Reminder: Beef Raffle tickets are due today, April 1st!
Reminder: Beef Raffle tickets are due tomorrow, April 1st!
Senior Spotlight: Kathryn Strong of Edwards, MS
"Be involved in as much as you can" is the advice Kathryn has for future cougars and she is a shining example of how this pays off. Voted Most Athletic by her peers, Kathryn is a shooting guard for our lady cougars basketball team and a midfielder for the lady cougars soccer team. Some of her proudest moments have been winning state championships in both basketball and soccer her junior year and again in basketball her senior year. She is also a leader in CHA's Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization. Kathryn excels in the classroom as she is a member of all three of CHA's honor societies: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She also currently serves as the senior class Vice President. One of her most fun memories from her time here is senior girls' chapel with Mrs. Massey. When asked about a staff member that impacted her life she mentions Coach Gantz because "he helped me achieve my goal of playing college basketball and made me a better player as well as a person". Kathryn has been awarded a Christian Leadership Scholarship and a Vice President's Scholarship to East Texas Baptist University where she will major in Health Sciences while also playing on the ladies basketball team. We wish Kathryn good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Tigers!
Who's Who and Student Government pictures will be taken on April 15, 2025. Permission slips must be signed and returned before students will be allowed to participate. Students should wear church style dress that fits the handbook requirements. No shorts rompers are allowed.
Senior Spotlight: London Lomax of Clinton, MS
London has been a versatile player for our ladies volleyball team as a setter, on the right side, and as an outside hitter. She was awarded the Coach's Award for volleyball in 11th grade. London is also academically strong as she is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. One of her most fun memories from her time at CHA is when "Mrs. Trevino took us to eat Mexican and we told them it was Leah Marie's birthday even though (being twins) we have the same birthday. They shoved whip cream in her face and she cried in front of the whole 10th and 11th grade." One of her proudest moments was passing Geometry with Mr. Craig. The staff member that has impacted her the most is Mr. Burgess. "He has taught me so much more than math, He's taught me to push myself to learn things that are hard and to be a good person throughout my life. He showed me what it is to be a good person. He wants nothing but the best for us and to succeed in life. He never fails to make you laugh on your bad days." Her best advice to future cougars is "if they give you an opportunity, do it. You have limited time, make new friends, put yourself out there and be yourself because people will always have something to say about you. Play the sports you have never played. Do everything!". After graduation London plans to attend Mississippi College to major in landscape architecture with a minor in psychology. We want to wish London good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Choctaws!
Senior Spotlight: Gracyn Craft of Byram, MS
One of Gracyn's most fun memories from her time at CHA is going on the infamous field trip to Rocky Springs with Mister in second grade. While at Central Hinds Gracyn has been a member of the National Honor Society and one of her proudest moments was being selected to serve on the homecoming court her ninth grade year. Speaking of memories Gracyn's advice for future cougars is "make your years here fun and make sure to make lots of memories. You will regret it if you don't". When asked about which staff members have impacted her time at CHA she says "Many staff members here have impacted my life in many ways but one that stands out is Mrs. Trevino, who was always there for me if I needed help or just needed to talk or rant about something!". After graduation in May Gracyn will be attending Copiah Lincoln Community College on an Honors Scholarship where she plans to major in cosmetology. We wish Gracyn good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she will accomplish once she leaves Central Hinds. Go Wolves!
Central Hinds Academy would like to congratulate the 2025 STAR student Noah DeLaughter and STAR teacher Mrs. Alethea Massey. Noah received a 31 on his ACT and will be attending The University of Southern Mississippi in the fall. Mrs. Massey is currently an English teacher at Central Hinds. They will both be honored by the Mississippi Economic Council at their annual Education Celebration later this semester. We are so excited to celebrate Noah and Mrs. Massey and the excellence they represent for our school! Go Cougars!
