Miss Caydence
Marie Smith
Caydence is the daughter of Corey and Tiffany Smith of the Foxworth community.
She has distinguished herself academically and through her extensive involvement in school and community activities. Throughout her time at Columbia Academy, Caydence has consistently maintained A and B honor roll status, earning a 4.0 GPA during her high school career. Caydence is an active member of several organizations, including the National Honor Society, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Technical Honor Society, Technology Student Association, and Crown Club. She has demonstrated strong leadership as Secretary of Key Club and Vice President of the Technology Student Association. In addition to her academic and organizational achievements, Caydence has been actively involved in extracurricular activities, participating on both the basketball and tennis teams. She has also been a dedicated member of the Premiers Show Choir for five seasons and served as one of the senior captains of the Cougar Pride Dance Team.
Outside of school, she is an engaged member of the youth group at Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Following graduation, Caydence plans to attend Pearl River Community College, where she will pursue a degree in entrepreneurship and business marketing.
Caydence is being escorted by her father, Corey Smith. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Blaire Ard, daughter of Landon and Madi Ratliff of the Columbia community. Blaire is a first-grade student at Columbia Primary School.
Miss Elizabeth
Faith Smith
Elizabeth is the daughter of Christi and Clinton Smith of Foxworth.
She has attended West Marion High School for the past 13 years, where she has been a hardworking and dedicated student. Throughout her time in school, Elizabeth has consistently been an honor roll student and has taken pride in doing her best both in and out of the classroom. She has been a member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club for four years, showing her commitment to academics and service. Elizabeth is also involved in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), where she served as vice president during her junior year. Through these activities, she has grown as a leader and built strong relationships with those around her. Elizabeth earned her Pre-Professional Early Childhood Education Certificate while maintaining a 3.75 GPA.
After graduation, she plans to attend Pearl River Community College before transferring to the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a degree in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing.
Elizabeth is being escorted by her brother, Hunter Dale Smith. Presenting her with flowers is Miss Au’Bree Rainn Ford. Au’Bree is the daughter of Bree Ford and the late Will Ford of Foxworth.
Miss Maggie
Claire Smith
Maggie is the daughter of Dustin and Lacey Smith of New Hope.
Her family attends New Hope Baptist Church where she is a member of the youth group.
Maggie has been an all-A student throughout her 14 years at Columbia Academy, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school years. Maggie is involved in many organizations, including National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Delta Beta Sigma, where she served as parliamentarian. Maggie earned her spot in her school’s ACT 25+ Club. She has been a member of the Lady Cougar softball team for seven years. This year, she and her softball team won the South State and State Championships, and she was awarded Second Team All District. She was also a part of the basketball team, track team, and Diamond Girls her freshman and sophomore years and was elected sophomore maid by her classmates.
After graduation Maggie plans to attend Pearl River Community College and plans to become a physical therapist.
Maggie is being escorted by her father, Dustin Smith.
Presenting her with flowers is Miss Scarlet Caroline McCain, daughter of Ty and Summer McCain and Lauren and Jonathan Davis.
