Miss Madalyn
Claire Lee
Madie is the daughter of Heath and Lesley Lee of the Darbun Community.
She attends Temple Baptist Church.
Madie has been an all-A and B student throughout her 13 years at Columbia Academy, maintaining a 3.5 GPA throughout all her high school years. Madie is involved in multiple organizations, including Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Dusty Club, Columbia Academy’s yearbook staff, and Crown Club. Madie served as Delta Beta Sigma’s 2025 - 2026 vice president. She also served as 2025-2026 treasure of Mu Alpha Theta, and president of Key Club. Madie had the honor to serve on CA’s homecoming court as senior maid this past school year. She was also chosen as a “Beauty” and “Best All Around” by her classmates. Madie has been a valuable member of the Lady Cougar basketball team throughout her junior high and high school years. She was awarded the best teammate award in her junior year.
After graduation, Madie plans to attend Pearl River Community College to pursue a degree in business.
Madie is being escorted by her father, Heath Lee. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Everleigh Russell. Everleigh is the daughter of Ben and Shelby Russell of Oakvale.
Miss Aliyah
Maria Graham
Aliyah is the daughter of Judith and Jason Graham of the Foxworth Community.
Aliyah attends West Marion High School and is a member of Morgantown Church of God. She has gone to West Marion since kindergarten and has earned multiple academic awards during her time there. She has been an honor roll student throughout high school and is a member of multiple organizations, including National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Future Health Professionals (HOSA), National Technical Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes where she is a member of the leadership committee. Aliyah has also been very active in sports and has been a part of the Lady Trojan softball, volleyball, powerlifting, cross country, and soccer teams. Aliyah is a two-time state champion in powerlifting and holds the squat and total weight state records.
During her free time she enjoys spending time with her sisters, reading, coloring, sewing, and watching movies.
After graduation, Aliyah plans to attend Pearl River Community College where she will pursue a degree in nursing in hopes to build a career centered in serving and caring for others.
Aliyah is being escorted by her father, Jason Graham. Presenting her with flowers is her sister, Miss Paisley Graham. Paisley is in first grade at West Marion Primary School.
Miss Katelee
Grace Martin
Katelee is the daughter of Bryce and Rebekah Martin of Foxworth.
She is an active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and serves in the youth group.
Katelee attends West Marion High School, where she has been on the principal’s list. She plays the tenors and is a five-year member of the Mighty Trojan’s Marching Band. She has been a goalie and a defender on the Lady Trojans soccer team for two years and is also a five-year member of the four-time state champion archery team at West Marion. Katelee serves as an officer in FFA and has competed at multiple competitions. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and loves supporting and cheering on her classmates by attending various events, including baseball, softball and volleyball games.
After graduation, Katelee plans to attend Pearl River Community College and then continue her education at Mississippi State University to pursue a degree in veterinary medical technology. She dreams of owning a farm and working in a veterinary office.
Katelee is being escorted by her father, Bryce Martin. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Ivy Ray Bryant, daughter of Noah and Tatum Bryant of Foxworth. Ivy Ray is in K-4 at Columbia Academy and attends Holly Springs Baptist Church.
