Class of 2026
TOP OF THE CLASS
Pontotoc City Class of 2026, Pages 10-18
Graduation: Friday, May 15, 2026, 7 p.m. | Tommy Morton Field (In the gym if raining)
Star Student: Zach Todd | Star Teacher: Colleen Parman
South Pontotoc Class of 2026
Pages 22-27
Graduation: Friday, May 15, 2026, 8 p.m. Mack Stegall Field (In the gym if raining)
North pontotoc Class of 2026
Pages 30-35
Graduation: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8 p.m Viking Field (In the gym if raining)
Star Student Gunner Kemp
Star Teacher Kelly Matthews
Star Student Miley Ann Ray
Star Teacher Brandy Higgason
Valedictorian Emery McIntyre
Valedictorian Carys Panes
Valedictorian Miley Ann Ray
Salutatorian Zach Todd
Salutatorian Kiley Warren
Salutatorian Anne Crotwell
Salutatorian Adalyn Vandiver
Class of 2026 prepares to receive their diplomas May 14-15
By
TRegina Butler, Pontotoc Progress
he strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” will be heard on all three school campuses this weekend as each of the schools prepare to graduate the Class of 2026.
Graduates will step off to be in their seats by the time the official services begin on each campus.
North Pontotoc will open the graduation season with their services on Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. on Viking Field. If it is pour-
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ing rain the event will be held in the gym.
Pontotoc High School graduates will be in their places by 7 p.m. on Tommy Morton Field, Friday, May 15. If it is pouring rain, the services will be held in the gym.
South Pontotoc will have graduation at 8 p.m. on Cougar Field on Friday, May 15 as well. In case of rain their ceremonies will be held in their gym as well.
All the members of the class of 2026 are preparing for that final walk to get their high school diplomas. Those representing their respective school classes on our cover are Salah Heatherly from North Pontotoc, Max Todd from Pontotoc High and Ellie Mayo from South Pontotoc.
A special Thank You to Mark Addy at Addy Photography for providing the senior composite photos.
A Special Message
to our Seniors
We here at the Pontotoc Progress want to extend our congratulations to all of you who have run the course and will soon get the diploma for which you have worked throughout these 13 years. It is our joy to celebrate you and give you some final advice and encouragement from Pastor Chuck Swindoll out of 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
1. Don’t stop your learning. Paul urges his friend Timothy to “continue in the things you have learned” (3:14). It is one thing to take a course, to complete one’s work, to earn a diploma or a degree; it’s another thing to become a student for the rest of your life: to remain hungry for knowledge, to stay curious, to read widely, to be adventurous, creative, on a never-ending pursuit of truth.
2. Don’t forget your leaders. As Paul reminds his friend to continue in those things he has learned, he adds, “knowing from whom you have learned them.” Timothy needed to remember, to stay near, to thank the teachers who had impacted his life and contributed to his growth.
3. Don’t discount your legacy. Timothy’s heart didn’t just happen to be open and sensitive to spiritual things. He was the product of a legacy, a spiritual continuance. His mentor, Paul, affirms, “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice” (1:5).
4. Don’t ignore your Lord. As Paul closes these very personal lines to his younger friend, he returns to “the sacred writings” and assures Timothy that “all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable . . . that the man [and the woman] of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (3:16–17). In effect he was saying that God’s Word would remain a reliable, profitable source of nutritious food throughout his life and was exhorting him to stay close to the Lord, regardless.
And so, graduate, continue feeding on God’s Word. Stay near the only One who can lead you safely on your journey.
For those of you for whom graduation is a dim memory, the admonition remains the same: Don’t stop your learning. Don’t forget your leaders. Don’t discount your legacy. Don’t ignore your Lord.
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PONTOTOC CITY
CLASS OF 2026
Marcale Bell
Alaysia Danyelle Berry
Aubree Marie Berry
Erynn Jernaa Boddie
Javion Aamil Bolton
Samuel Alexander Aguilar
Shaelyn Eliazbeth Bacon
Tyler Chase Ball
Austin Kentrell Bean Meghen Virginia Bean
Samantha Paige Bond
Cori Nicole Bowens
Halie Alanna Bramlett
Alexandria Inez Brandon
Cameron LaDarius Braxton
Tanner Braylan Brazzell
Rachel Addison Brown
Tara Acelyn Renee Brown
Anaiya Buchanan
Ashlon Kylie Burchfield
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Jaquan Cayson
Anthony Chaperno
Gabriel Stephen Chapin
Aaron Jackson Chunn
Tamaria Shirlece LuAnn Clark
John Paul Burton Jr.
Mason Carter Byrd
Sara Alaisha Campos Gonzalez
Bryan Jose Castillo
Jabrie Weston Cayson
Corbyn Parks Clayton
Adriel Vander Coh
Jaydon Dominick Cole
Madilynn Ruth Collums
Ethan Todd Conlee
Kyleigh Alyce Conner
Miguel Angel Contreras
Jazmine Keara Cuellar
Jaxon O’Neal Dandridge
China Gabriel Davis
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Emma Grace Ferguson
Jaxon Miller Finn
Xitlalit Flores
Javen Sharrod Floyd
Natalie Ann Fly
JarTavius Keyshunn Dixon Kavery O’brien Doss
Taylor Kathryn Duggar
Savannah Elgin
Kevin Eduardo Espiricueta
Avery Paige Fulford
Fabian Saul Garcia
Justin Dominic Garcia Tamara Garcia Alvarado
Camyll Alexandria Garrett
Austin Reed Gasaway
Claire Grace Gravat
Jesa Leeann Green
Nykeyia Jameisha Ebonieaunna Griffis
Jacob Haire
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Natric DaJon Harris
Christian Jarell Harvey
Sarah Irene Hays
Parker O’Neal Heatherly
Joshua Luke Hendrix
Colton Matthew Hall Jayda Aalaiyah Hall
Olivia Cathryn Hamblin
Savannah Marie Hamilton Debi Harris
Braxton Hensen
Gavin Case Houser
Marquez Deshawn Howard
Penelope Hand Hudson
Valeria Huerta
Sailor Kate Huey Ariya Dashay Johnson
Albree Michelle Jones
Brad Alden Jones JaKamron Mackias Knight
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Shamya Louis
Matthew Paul Martin
Uzziel Martinez
Sean Robert McCarty
Scottie Alexius Piper McDonald
Caroline Alexis Kyle
Caleb Andrew Long
Felicitas Lopez
Hedgar Zuniga Lopez
Joseph Emmanuel Lopez-Vidales
AnnaLynn Ruth McGloflin
Emery Lynn McIntyre
Alexa Mendoza
Jesus Armando Mendoza
Aiden Elijah Montalvo
Eli James Montgomery Danicka Arriana Mooneyham
Allyson Kathleen Moore Brantlee Noel Moore Saniyah Nevaeh Moore
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Kentorius Lashun Morrow
Rylen Blake Mounce
Emma Klaire Nichols
Timothy Nix
James Scout Olsen
Gladys Morales Jocelyn Morales
Luis Adan Moreno
Drake Nathaniel Morris
Jamie Adam Morris
Karen Giselle Ortega Antonio
Kaleigh Jade Ott
Lizbeth Abigail Palaj
Jason Isaac Patrick
Kenzie Lee Payne
Morgan Michelle Pennington
Ingris Janette Perez
Sheniya Pierce
Donald Ray Plunkett
Regena Jane Portis
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Aubrey Claire Robbins
Ashlynn Jade Roberson
John Earl Roberson, Jr.
Bethany Ann Roberts
Ruth Ali Dian Robinson
Robert Andrew Quiche
Darrion Tyrek Quinn
Jennifer Sinai Ramirez
Joselin Ariana Ramirez
Alexander Samuel Reynoso
Courtlin Rogers
Ethan Bradley Russell
Yuli Sajqui
Alex Christopher Sanchez
Kevin Sanchez
Noah Covey Sandlin
John Logan Self
Ella Claire Sharp
Chloe Joan Shaw Zaniya Nasha Shaw
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Presley Scarlett Stanford
Emily Nicole Stegall
Joshua Seth Stegall
Victoria Brooke Stegall
Dayton Andretti Steward
Cymbree-Anna Celeste Shettles
Malia Shipton
Heavenly Ann Shirley
James Presley Smith Alyssa Gabrielle Souter
Layla Marie Sweet Ja’Mya Ciara Sykes
Alaysia Renae Thomas
Braighlen Jashon Thompson
Maxell George Todd
Zachary Peyton Todd Diego Encarnacion Tovar Avila
Harley Leigh Tutor
Alex Matthew Tyra
Jailen Deshaun Vance
PONTOTOC CITY CLASS OF 2026
Ava Whiteside
Niquarius Jacquiem Williams
Connor Ashlin Wilson
John Scott Henry Wilson
Rylie Scott Wilson
Kiley Elise Warren Dillon Wells
Carley Anne Wendler
Kenzie Westmoreland
Larae Alane White
William Dayn Wilson Jaidyn Makyah Wright
Riley Dawn Young Evelin Ruby Zuniga
SOUTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Braxton Ty Bennett
Anniyah Natai Berry
Sean Conner Berry
Zackary Ashton Black
Walyn Chase Bramlitt
Julieth Agundis
Annie Claire Allen
Anthony Almeida
Mariann Louise Andrews
Michael Cadence Baker
Zada Elizabeth Bray
Camdyn Blake Brown
Cheyenne Leigh Brown
Danielle Jazlene Brown-Alejos
Mallory Faith Burcham
Maycee Michelle Burcham
Kaylee Alexis Canyon
Makala Reese Cheney
Molly Grayson Chisholm
Deanna Brook Clark
SOUTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Jadelynn Zelda Montana Earnest
Releena Vash Gracie Earnest
Chloe Belle Ellis
Dakota Lynn Erickson
Jaysha La’shon Ezell
Carson Bailey Collums
Hannah Grace Cox
Embreleigh Nalleli Sanchez-Crews
Harry Antonylee Dukes
Ava Michelle Dunlap
Lauren Grace Fauver
Luke Aaryn Fears
Louise Cade Ferguson
Jacqueline Fernandez
Karina Andrea Fernandez
Christopher Emanuel Figueroa
Madelynn Marie Fletcher
Jackson Daniel Fletcher
Preston Clay Foster Zheneavia Leeshun Foster
SOUTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Ana Maria Gomez
Andrew Casey Hancock
Michael Ray Heatherly
John Larry Hedges
Grayson Cade Hendon
Caden Allen Franks
Audrey Hope Franks
Kaitlyn Brooke Frazier
Dominic Alexander George Olivia Evianna-Liles Giompoletti
Klaire Cheyenne Holcomb
James Christopher Houser
Elijah Derrik Huffman
Delma Kahl Jaggers
Alyssa Jane Knowles
Alania Grace Lepard
Aubrey Kaye Logan
Esteban Rafael Lopez
Andres Martinez
Harlee Brooke Mathis
SOUTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Dabria Gabrielle Mendoza
Kentrell Tayshaun Miller
Zachary Eli Mills
Jordan Lane Montgomery Braylee Madison Moody
Ellie Ruth Mayo
Preston Shawn McCord
Lynzee Lashae McGillivray
Madison Kate McGillivray
Jahkya Ny’sha McGloster
Callie Noelle Mooneyham
Zachary Ray Moore
Nathan Michael Morris
Sawyer Reid Nix
Lotah Ann Pannell
Peyton Daniel Pennington
Landon Hayes Pettit
William Alan Pickens
Haven Ludine Powell
Brooks Chamberlain Prewitt
SOUTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Robert Andrew Sartin
Katelyn Alexandria Shannon
Emma Katherine Smith
Keely Ann Smith
Nyelle Marie Smith
Brayden Cole Raines
Miley Ann Ray
Rayden Ross Roberts
Jimmy Slade Rowlett
Rhiana Pauline Russell
Isaiah Luke Stuto
Abbey Grace Taylor
Landon Cade Tedford
Anahi Tovar
Adalyn Hart Vandiver
Annalee Keith Vernon
Lucas Hayden Vineyard
Tyler Gauge Vinson
Noah Ellis Waldrop
Kaden Zane Walthers
SOUTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Gabriel Neese White
Anniston Faith Wiggins Abby Shea Williams
Jedidiah Eugene Windham
Kimberly Renee Wofford
LeAnna Jade Ward Mary-Collins Wardlaw Da’ Nija Lashae Warren
Rody Dale Washington Drayden Michael Alexander Way
Lillith Genevieve Wray-Papp
NORTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Olivia Paige Blackburn Tyler Shawn Bramlitt
Cheyenna Hope Cable
Serenity Mariyah Carr
Brakian James Chapman
Joselin Acosta
Nickolus Glen Adams
Maria Celeste Alban
Hutton Fikes Anthony
Bralynn Grace Betts
Kyelon Lake Clowers
Joshua Payne Cockrell
Tanner Wayne Collums
Weston Collums
Krysta Michelle Cook
Julissa Renae Cornejo
Caleb Scott Crawson
Anne Gentry Crotwell
Brian Luke Daugherty
Laylen Makenzie Davis
NORTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Homero Frias Nava
Cayson Parker Gillespie
Mayson Cole Gillespie
Tanyiah Mae Golden
Luis Antonio Gonzales
Denise Ruby Deloera
Joe Edward Dillard
Allie Grace Edge
Ashton Lee Ellis
Landen Scott Forman
Levi Yates Gooch
Alyssa Marie Griebenow
Allen Douglas Griffin
Preston Lee Griffin
Evan Eli Guerrero
Charles Luke Hale
Emma Rose Hale
Madelyn Joan Harlow
Salah Hope Heatherly
Abbigail Grace Herring
NORTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Khylun Jeremiah Jones
Gunner O’neal Kemp
Raylee Kate Kirby
Wyatt Michael Littlejohn
Natalie Jade Loftin
Adrian Earl Hester
Ayden Mitchell Holloway
Myah Grace Horton
Carter Shane Huffman
Mroirian Jimenez Guerre
Cristian Lopez
Jordan Luke Lucius
Zain Allen Matthews
Maggie Mae McClain
Cortez O’neal McKnight
Isabella Lea Meek
Hector Mejia Lopez
Carson Luke Melton
Elizabeth Morales
Anthony Kole Moss
NORTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Cristian Ojeda
Adalyn Marie Olonovich
Brian Mac Owens
Bella Aryiana Padgett
Carys Elisabeth Panes
Kason Lee Moss William Seth Nanney
Jayli Georgiana Nugent
Christopher Joseph Null Delasia Orrianna Oden
Lola Megan Pankow Aden Souksouvanh Pham
Jackson Paul Robbins
Langston Allen Robertson
Kinsley Montana Robinson
Brody Scott Ross Javier Antoni Salazar Lopez
Robert Leslie Sheffield
Sarah Elizabeth Sibert
Lacie Kay Simmons
NORTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Brooklynn Rose Southard
Ila Amber Stepp
Ethan Jeremy Stone
Kaleb Luis Sullivan
Caleb Lee Tate
Gavin Matthew Skeen
Deanthony Elija Slaughter
Makenzi Elizabeth Smalley
Hudson Pernell Smith
Kylee Beth Snider
William James Townsend
Elise Brielle Tucker
Matthew Alex Turner
Layeson Rayne Tutor
Anniston Claire Waits
Hayden Allen Waldron
Amiyah Antwonette Ware
Alivia Layne Warren
Cooper Graham Warren
Travis Lane Wilson
NORTH PONTOTOC CLASS OF 2026
Malasia Alexandria Wright
Andrew Allen Winfun
James Donovan Winfun
Carol Anne Wise
Jaycee Opal Wray
Leah Fayeth Wray
Loving Messages From Home
To our graduating senior:
We know you have spent long days and nights studying Math, English, Science and History.
You have run races, acted in dramas and enjoyed hours hanging out with your friends. After graduation your life will change. Some friends will leave, some will stay and you will meet new friends along the way.
But before you take that final step, don’t forget to cherish the memories that were made with these people who have shaped your life into what it is today. Take a moment, and try to remember those days of September and be grateful for the years you have had.
As you travel on in this life, no matter how far you roam, you will always be special to us, so we send you these loving messages from home.
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