Miss Mallorie
Claire Blocker
Mallorie is the daughter of Meredith Blocker of the Shiloh community.
She attends West Marion High School, where she is actively involved in numerous organizations, including National Beta Club; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Future Business Leaders of America; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); National Technical Honor Society; and Student Council. Mallorie has served as president of the National Honor Society; Family Career and Community Leaders of America; and the National Technical Honor Society, as well as student body president. She also served as a CTE Ambassador for the Early Childhood program at VOTECH and is a dual-enrollment student at Pearl River Community College. While at West Marion, Mallorie was honored as Miss West Marion and voted “Most Likely to Succeed,” “Neatest,” and “Most Courteous.”
During her time in Crown Club, she participated in a variety of service projects. Her favorite was spending time with the elderly at The Grove, where she enjoyed sharing lemonade, playing bingo, and creating pipe cleaner flowers while making meaningful connections and lasting memories.
After graduation, Mallorie plans to attend Pearl River Community College to complete the Radiologic Technology program and then further her education by pursuing a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Mallorie is being escorted by her eldest brother, Festus Blocker. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Evie Kat Blocker, daughter of Cordale and Kamye Blocker of the Sandy Hook community.
Miss Presley
Laine Branch
Presley is the daughter of Jamie Branch of the New Hope community and Debbie and Joey Herrington of Columbia.
She attends New Hope Baptist Church.
Presley has been an all-A honor roll student throughout her fourteen years at Columbia Academy. During her time at CA, she has been a member of Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Delta Beta Sigma, Student Council, and the Ragouc Yearbook Staff. Presley has served in leadership positions in these organizations, where she is currently the yearbook staff co-editor and the student body president. Presley has earned a spot on the ACT 25+ board with a score of 27. She has been a member of the junior high and varsity cheer squads and has been awarded Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) All-American Cheerleader two times. This year she served as the varsity cheer captain. During her senior year, Presley was honored to be elected as homecoming queen, “Beauty,” and “Most Dependable.”
After graduation, Presley plans to attend Pearl River Community College where she will major in drafting and design and eventually continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Presley is being escorted by her father, Jamie Branch. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Vada Rose Smith, daughter of Ross and Lacey Smith of Enon. Vada is in K5 at Columbia Academy.
Miss Taylor
Leighan Breland
Taylor is the daughter of Scott and Tami Breland of the Sandy Hook community.
She is an active member in her youth group at East Columbia Baptist Church where she enjoys growing in her faith and serving others.
Throughout her 13 years at Columbia Academy, Taylor has maintained all A’s and has been consistently recognized on Mrs. Angie’s list. In addition to her academic success, Taylor has been highly involved in a variety of organizations and leadership roles, including Key Club, DECA, Mu Alpha Theta, Future Health Professionals (HOSA), and National Technical Honor Society. She serves as vice president of the National Honor Society and treasurer for the senior class through Student Council, demonstrating her commitment to leadership, responsibility, and service. Taylor has also been a proud member of the Cougar archery team for eight years and has served as a team captain for three years, demonstrating leadership and teamwork.
After graduation, Taylor plans to attend Pearl River Community College to acquire her prerequisites and then attend nursing school at William Carey University. Her goal is to become a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse, where she hopes to make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants and their families through compassionate care.
Taylor is being escorted by her father, Scott Breland. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Jolie Blair, the daughter of Danny and Grace Blair of the Edna community. She is in K-4 at Columbia Academy.
