KIRK ACADEMY
VALEDICTORIAN:
Phillip Messina
GPA: 4.00 – ACT: 25
From his speech: God did not bring us this far just to leave us here. Each of us have been blessed with unique gifts, talents, and opportunities. With these blessings, comes responsibility, not just to succeed for ourselves, but to serve others. The greatest impact we can make is not found in what we gain, but in what we give. Our gifts are meant to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it’s through kindness, leadership, encouragement, or just showing up for someone who needs it, we each have the ability to change the world in ways that may seem small, but are incredibly powerful.
Church: St. Peter Catholic Church, Grenada
Plans to attend: University of Mississippi
Plans to study: Pre-Med
Scholarships: Valedictorian Scholarship; Rotary Club Student of the Year; Academic Merit; 1848 Scholarship; Ole Miss Alumni Scholarship
Awards/honors: Highest average in Anatomy and Physiology; Highest average in Economics; Rotary Club Student of the year
Activities: Football and Tennis
Favorite subject: Science
Yearbook quote:
“Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.” – unknown
HERITAGE ACADEMY
SALUTATORIAN:
Brandon Doumit
GPA: 4.76 – ACT: 29
From his speech: As the end of our time together approaches, I vividly remember all the tests, essays, big wins, and tough losses we shared together. Each of us has put in hours to achieve things we did not even know we could and have already accomplished remarkable things.
Church: Annunciation Catholic Church, Columbus
Favorite service project: Operation Christmas Child – because I like putting together important, needed things for children who are less fortunate.
Plans to attend: Mississippi University for Women
Plans to study: Nursing/Biology
Scholarships: MUW Centennial Scholarship; MS Eminent Scholar; Salutatorian
Awards/honors: Heritage Academy Hall of Fame; Citizenship Award Junior and Senior Year; Highest Average Junior Year; American History Award; Centennial Award; Voted Most Likely to Succeed; President of Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society; National Honor Society; National Beta Club; MAIS Honor Society; National Spanish Honor Society
Activities: Tennis Team; Tennis Team Captain Junior and Senior Year; Won the MAIS Class AAAA Boys Doubles State Championship; CYO
Favorite subject: Chemistry and Biology
Yearbook quote: “The worst kind of defeat is … the decision not to try.” – Novak Djokovic