Freshman Maid Kallie Raynes
Freshman Maid
Miss Kallie Danielle Raynes
Kallie is the daughter of Jason and Kristi Raynes. She is the granddaughter of Billy Jack and Regina Raynes and Denise Crum and the late Jerry Crum. Kallie resides in the Kokomo community and attends North Columbia Baptist Church, where she is an active member of the youth group. Kallie has been a student at West Marion since first grade. This is Kallie’s third year on the West Marion cheer team and is a Universal Cheer Association All-American cheerleader. This year, Kallie joined the West Marion High School marching band where she plays the flute. Kallie enjoys spending time with family and shopping with her friends. She also enjoys spending time with her pets. Upon graduation, Kallie plans to earn a business degree then go to cosmetology school to become a hair stylist and eventually open her own salon.
Kallie is being escorted by Mr. Hayden Charles Shirley. Hayden is the son of Shranda Turnage and Ryan and Jodie Shirley. He is the grandson of Wayne and Katherleen Turnage and Darlene and the late Leon Shirley.
Sophomore Maid Shannon Christopher
Sophomore Maid
Miss Shannon Oriah
Marie Christopher
Shannon is the daughter of Sanessa Christopher and Brandon Sims. She is the granddaughter of Faye and Johnny Christopher. Shannon resides in the Foxworth community and attends Unity Baptist Church. She helps in assisting members and cleaning for service. Shannon has been a student at West Marion since kindergarten. She has been on the honor roll in her years in school so far, showing dedication to her studies. Shannon was involved with the Junior Beta club and later joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has been a member of the Lady Trojans basketball and volleyball teams for four years. Shannon enjoys occupying her time with family and friends. Furthermore, she likes reading books, babysitting, cooking, baking and eating. Upon graduation, Shannon plans to attend Pearl River Community College where she will complete two years of prerequisites before attending the University of Pennsylvania where she will work toward earning a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with a concentration in real estate.
Shannon is being escorted by Mr. Caiden Kaliph Hooker. He is the son of Bianca Lewis and Kenneth Hooker. He is the grandson of Shelia Lewis and Lykinda Thibodeaux.
Junior Maid Izzy Pittman
Junior Maid
Miss Elizabeth Suzanne Pittman
Izzy is the daughter of Ray and Dora Pittman. She is the granddaughter of Stephen and Wanda Stogner, the late William and Erin Pittman, and the late Harlen and Lynthia Blansett. Izzy Resides in the New Hope community and she is an active member of the Mt. Carmel Church of God. Izzy has been a student at West Marion since kindergarten. She is an officer of the Future Business Leaders of America, a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club and is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has been on the West Marion Lady Trojans softball team for four years. She is a two-time The Columbian-Progress Pitcher of the Year and the Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season. In Izzy's free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the gym and traveling for softball. Upon graduation, Izzy plans to continue her softball career at a junior college and complete her prerequisites before attending a university where she will study to become an ultrasound tech.
Izzy is being escorted by Mr. Kolby Braxton Stringer. He is the son of Ryan and Stephanie Stringer. He is the grandson of Louise and the late Irvin Stringer, and Shelia and the late Time Stringer.
Senior Maid Jazlyn Lewis
Senior Maid
Miss Jazlyn Janee’ Lewis
Jazlyn is the daughter of the late Robert J. Lewis and Tasia Lewis. She is the granddaughter of Rattief and Zelda Magee and Robert and Pearline Lewis. Jazlyn resides in the Little Rock community and occasionally attends Woodlawn Church. Jazlyn has been a student at West Marion since kindergarten. She has been a member of the West Marion archery team for three years and the Color Guard for four years, where she serves as one the captains. Jazlyn is also a member of Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA-Future Health Professionals and the National Technical Honor Society, where she served as treasurer. She is a Diamond Girl for Trojans baseball where she assists in the concession stand at games. In her free time, Jazlyn enjoys baking, mud riding, hunting, fishing and walking her dog, Bruno. After graduation, Jazlyn plans to attend Pearl River Community College to earn her associate’s degree in nursing. She then intends to transfer to the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Her long-term goal is to become a Certified Nurse Anesthetist.
Jazlyn is being escorted by Mr. Drake Kintea Thompson, Jr. He is the son of Drake Thompson, Sr. and the late Danielle Quinn and Angel Thompson. He is the grandson of RD and Bobby Quinn, Diane and the late Myron Thompson and Sandra Crawford.
Football Maid Shidisha Watts
Football Maid
Miss Shidisha Asharia Nichole Watts
Shidisha is the daughter of Sharon Watts and Delandoe Watts. She is the granddaughter of Annie and the late Julius Smith and Gertie and Tony Watts. Shidisha resides in the Sandy Hook community and attends Ford Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Shidisha has been a student at West Marion since kindergarten. She is a member of Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Mu Alpha Theta and National Society of High School Scholars. Shidisha is a representative for the Technology Student Association and a senior representative of the student council. She also serves as the media member for the National Honor Society. Shidisha has been a member of the West Marion archery team for three years where she serves as captain. She has also been a member of the tennis team for one year and a West Marion Trojan cheerleader for six years where she is a two-time All-American cheerleader. Shidisha has served as Diamond Girl for the Trojan baseball team for four years and has been a Guard aid for three years. She was also the first alternate winner of Distinguished Young Women of Marion County. Shidisha enjoys reading a good book. She also enjoys sewing, baking and bothering her mother. Upon Graduation, Shidisha plans to attend Louisiana State University where she will double major in electric and software engineering with a minor in business.
Shidisha is being escorted by Mr. Deonta Larell Youngblood. He is the son of Jemel and Laterra Hammond and the grandson of Willie and Paulette Youngblood and Daisy and the late Charles Green.
Maid of Honor Breanna Conerly
Maid of Honor
Miss Breanna Lei Conerly
Breanna is the daughter of Ivan and Chanel Conerly. She is the granddaughter of Johnny and Brenda Kellen and the late Eddie and Lanola Conerly. Breanna resides in the Kokomo community and attends New Damascus Baptist Church where she is an active member of the youth group. Breanna has been a student at West Marion since kindergarten. She is a member of the student council, Mu Alpha Theta, First Priority, National Technical Honor Society and is an officer of the Future Business Leaders of America. Breanna has been a West Marion Trojan varsity cheerleader for six years where she serves as captain. She has also sung in the show choir, New Era, for five years. Breanna enjoys spending time with her family and best friends. She also enjoys stunting with her stunt group, painting and getting sweet tea from McDonald’s. Upon graduation, Breanna plans to attend Pearl River Community College where she will complete two years of prerequisites before attending the University of Southern Mississippi where she will major in elementary education.
Breanna is being escorted by Mr. Trace Christopher McDonald. He is the son of Lindsey and Blake Ladner. He is the grandson of Charlotte and Austin Stringfield and Amy and John Ladner.
Homecoming Queen Kirsten Williams
Homecoming Queen
Miss Kirsten Nicole Williams
Kirsten is the daughter of Ruby Mark and the granddaughter of Jerry Mark and the late Ruby Nell Mark. Kirsten resides in the Sandy Hook community and attends First Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she sings with the youth choir, announces announcements and participates in praise dance. Kirsten has attended West Marion since kindergarten. She is a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, attended Distinguished Young Women and received the most spirit award and is the President of the National Technical Honor Society and HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Kirsten has maintained being an honor roll student while also being a member of the West Marion cheer squad for three years, the softball team for five years, track team for three years, the varsity basketball team for six years and the varsity volleyball team for six years where she serves as a captain. In basketball, she has received awards including best offensive player, most improved, Most Valuable Player and the 3A Region 8 Mississippi High School Activities Association award for Offensive Player of the Year in 2024. She also received most outstanding in track and in softball. She received the team spirit award and joined the Bomb Squad by hitting a home run. In her free time, Kirsten enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys shopping, playing sports, going to church, traveling, recording TikToks and making people smile. Upon graduation, Kirsten plans to attend college to play basketball or volleyball and obtain all the required courses to apply to medical school. She plans to pursue a doctorate in medicine to become a family doctor.
Kirsten is being escorted by Mr. Kyrin Nathaniel Rice. He
is the son of Lanitra Rice and the grandson of Joe Nathan Rice.
The West Marion Homecoming Court is being escorted by Hayden Shirley, Kolby Stringer, Deonta Youngblood, Kyrin Rice, Trace McDonald, Drake Thompson and Caiden Hooker.
