Sixth Grade Maid Cadence Jackson.
Sixth Grade Maid
Cadence Jackson
Cadence Jackson is the proud daughter of Cornedia Howard and Ronald Mclean Jr. She is the oldest of her and her sister. She is a member of New Life Church where Pastor Terry L. Weems is her pastor. She has been a student at East Marion since Pre-K. Here at East Marion, she has been a part of various organizations and clubs such as the East Marion Baby Eagles, East Marion Junior Show Choir and she currently holds the title of President in Student Council. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, tik toking, talking on the phone, shopping, and fussing with her little sister.
Seventh Grade Maid Harmony Rawls.
Seventh Grade Maid
Harmony Rawls
Harmony Kasandra Rawls is the proud daughter of Hattie Rawls and Kevin Rawls. She is the youngest of four siblings. She is a member of New Life Fellowship Church in Columbia where Dr. Terry Weems is the pastor. Harmony has been a student at East Marion since the sixth grade. Here at East Marion she is a part of the East Marion Junior High Cheer Team. In her spare time, Harmony enjoys watching tiktok, doing hair and nails , shopping and spending time with her family. Upon graduation she plans to attend Jackson State University and major in nursing.
Eighth Grade Maid Layken Ezell.
Eighth Grade Maid
Layken Ezell
Layken K’Nyla Ezell is the proud daughter of Kelvin Ezell and Ratoya Walker, the granddaughter of Phillip Ezell Sr, Mary Ezell, and Mary Smith. Layken is the youngest daughter to her four siblings. Layken is a member of New Life Church in Columbia located under the leadership of Dr. Terry Weems. Layken has attended East Marion since preschool. Here at East Marion, she is a member of the East Marion Volleyball Team. In her spare time enjoys spending time with her family, especially her big sister, Raqquiya, and planning trips for her family. Her favorite song is “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke.
After High school, Layken plans to further her education by attending a college of choice and pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist.
Freshman Maid Aniyah Reigan Dillon.
Freshman Maid
Aniyah Reigan Dillon
Aniyah Reigan Dillon is the proud daughter of Anthony and Ashley Dillon and the granddaughter of Arline and Alice Thomas, and Anthony and Gladys Dillon. She is the fourth born child. She has three sisters. Aniyah is a member of West Point Baptist Church in Hattiesburg where Pastor Marcus T. Cathey is the pastor. She serves in the Next Generation Teen Impact ministry under the leadership of Youth Pastor Calvin Bogan Sr. She has been a student at East Marion since Kindergarten. Here at East Marion High, she has been a part of various organizations and clubs such as the East Marion High School gospel choir, cheerleading, Class Representative of the student council, and Mascot. In her spare time, she enjoys talking and texting on the phone, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys. Upon graduation she plans to attend Pearl River Community College and later Jackson State University to major in Elementary Education.
Sophomore Maid Arianna Bourne.
Sophomore Maid
Arianna Bourne
Arianna Rayelle Bourne is the proud daughter of Robert and Danielle Bourne of Oakvale, MS, and the proud granddaughter of Diane Holloway, Rose Bourne, Robert and Loretta Bryant, and the late Kermit Holloway and Charles Bourne. She is the youngest of four siblings. She is a member of the Monticello Church of Christ in Monticello, MS. Arianna has been a student at East Marion since Kindergarten. Here at East Marion High, she has been a part of various organizations and clubs such as the East Marion volleyball team, the softball team, Speech and Debate, the National Honor Society, the Student Council, and the High School Cheer squad. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, scrolling on social media, and taking care of her niece. Since Arianna was in the first grade, she has had dreams of attending college without paying out of pocket. She is not sure what college she will attend, but her plan is still to attend off scholarships. She is also not sure what her major will be but she knows that whatever profession she chooses, she will do great things. Her goal is to be the first female President of the United States.
Junior Maid Ashiya Crowther.
Junior Maid
Ashyia Crowther
Ashyia Ka’lai Crowther is the proud daughter of Marie Newson and Reginald Crowther, and granddaughter of Tolecia Crowther & Morris Lias and Ray & the late Gwen Newson. She definitely was her momo Gwen heart. She is a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where David Daniels is the pastor. She has been a student at East Marion since head start. Here at East Marion high school she has been a part of various organizations & clubs such as basketball, volleyball, junior high and varsity cheer and beta club. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping with her mom, talking on the phone, hanging with family and friends, making tiktoks, and playing with her dog, Khloe. Upon graduation she plans to attend Southern University to major in criminal justice.
Senior Maid Eryn Burton.
Senior Maid
Eryn Burton
Eryn Burton is the proud daughter of Cedric Burton and the late Shalundria Allen and the granddaughter of Glenda Allen. She is the youngest of one sibling. She is a member of Hub Chapel of United Methodist Church where Rev Linda Dixon is the pastor where she is a part of the youth choir. Eryn has been a student at East Marion since 2nd grade. Here at East Marion she has been a part of various organizations such as the East Marion theater, student council and FCCLA. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with family & friends. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Pearl River Community College and later attend Alcorn State University to major in Business Administration.
Football Maid Hannah Newsome.
Football Maid
Hannah Newsome
Hannah Newsome is the proud daughter of Calvin and Percynthia Newsome. She is the fourth child of five siblings. She is a member of Blue Springs CME Church in Columbia MS where Rev. Dana Turner is the pastor. Hannah has been a student at East Marion since kindergarten. Here at East Marion High school, she has been involved in various organizations including different sports and choir. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, playing sports, cooking, and spending time with her siblings. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Alcorn State University to pursue a career in nursing.
Maid of Honor Tamyra Matthews.
Maid of Honor
Tamyra Matthews
Tamyra Nakiea Matthews is the proud daughter of Laterika Matthews and Cruz Terrell and the proud granddaughter of Cynthia Matthews and Mark Matthews. She is the first of three kids. She has been attending Mt. Zion Baptist church since she was three years old. Donald Paige is the pastor. She has been attending East Marion since the 6th grade. Here at East Marion High School she is a part of various organizations and clubs she is part of the East Marion High School Varsity Cheer Team, President of National Honor society, Beta club, FCCLA, Vice President of Student Council, and is in National Technical Honor Society. In her spare time, she enjoys spending money, being on the phone with friends, shopping online, spending time with family and friends and binge watching tv shows. Upon graduation Tamyra plans to get basics at Pearl River Community College then purse to Jackson State University to major in Law.
Homecoming Queen Heavenlynn Rawls.
Homecoming Queen
Heavenlynn Rawls
Heavenlynn Rosharll Rawls is the proud daughter of Hattie Rawls and Kevin Rawls. She is the second of four siblings. She is a member of New Life FellowShip Church in Columbia where Dr. Terry Weems is the pastor. Heavenlynn has been a student at East Marion since the seventh grade. Here at East Marion High, she has been a part of various organizations such as the East Marion Dancing Jewels and the volleyball,tennis , FCCLA and cheer teams . In her spare time, Heavenlynn enjoys being with her friends, dancing, and spending time with her family. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Pearl River Community College and major in physical therapy.
Miss East Marion Crystal Grace Johnson & Mr. East Marion La’darien Haynes.
Miss East Marion
Crystal Grace Johnson
Crystal Grace Johnson is the daughter of Christopher and Tibby Johnson. Crystal or Lolo as she is commonly known is the granddaughter of Helmon and Barbara Johnson of Columbia and Enda and the late Ander Norman of Bay Springs. She is a member of Hub Chapel UMC where she is very active in the youth. Crystal has been a mighty eagle since preschool and currently she has the honor of being Co-Captain of the High School Cheer team and Head Basketball Manager. Crystal is also a member of the National Honor Society where she holds the title of Secretary. In addition, she is a member of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), and Beta Club. At the Career Center, Crystal is a member of National Technical Honor Society and she served as Vice- President for Educator Rising. Lolo is a very kind, lovable, and talkative student who enjoys traveling, dancing, singing, swimming, and hanging out with her friends and family. Upon graduation, she plans to attend Jackson State University and obtain a degree in Civil Engineering.
Mr. East Marion
La’darien Haynes
La’darien Haynes is the proud son of Lonnie Haynes Jr and Ratoya Walker, the grandson of Lonnie Haynes Sr, Clemmie Haynes, and Mary Smith. Ladarien is the third child of his four siblings, Raqquiya Haynes, Cameron Walker, and Layken Ezell. He is a member of New Zion Methodist Church under the leadership of Pastor Paul Luckett. He is a member of the East Marion Basketball and Football Team and has been since Jr High. Ladarien enjoys speaking positively into the lives of his peers, and constantly reminds his teammates that even when you are tired of playing with your feet you must continue to play with your heart in order to win. His favorite bible verse that he reads daily is Psalms 23. During his spare time, he likes to sit and talk with his mother about his future and to listen to motivational speakers such as Eric Tomas, Les Brown, and Kendale Lumpkins and hang out with his guys and also going to the and working with his cousin Caden.
After high school he plans to further his football career by attending his college of choice and pursue a degree in Business Administration.
