GRENADA — Holmes Community College Grenada Campus proudly announces the 2026 Mr. and Miss Holmes Grenada along with this year’s Campus Favorites.
Mr. Holmes Grenada– Christopher Michael Beach
Beach is a history major at Holmes Community College. During his time at Holmes, he earned President’s List honors and was an active member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Baptist Student Union. He was chosen as a Hall of Fame recipient. Upon graduation, Beach plans to either transfer to the University of Mississippi or join the National Guard.
Miss Holmes Grenada– Lexi McClain
McClain is a pre-medicine major at Holmes. She has earned the Dean’s Scholarship and President’s List honors and was selected as Student Body Maid. She has served as President of the Student Government Association and President of Phi Theta Kappa and is also a member of the Baptist Student Union and Content Creator’s Club. Additionally, she has served as a Holmes Ambassador and was chosen as a Hall of Fame recipient. After Holmes, McClain plans to attend Mississippi State University before applying to medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, with the goal of pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery.
Campus Favorites
Reid Allen Blaylock
Blaylock is a freshman civil engineering major at the Grenada Campus. He serves as a Holmes Ambassador and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Baptist Student Union. He is the son of Jason and Terri Blaylock.
Katie Grace Ray
Ray is a sophomore accounting major. She has earned President’s List honors and serves as Vice President of Leadership for Phi Theta Kappa. She is also an Ambassador, a member of the Student Government Association, a member of the Grenada Content Creators Club and the Baptist Student Union. She is the daughter of Louis and Wendy Ray.
William Wayne Hobson
Hobson is a freshman pre-med major. He serves as Vice President of Service for Phi Theta Kappa and is active as an Ambassador, a member of the Baptist Student Union and the Student Government Association. He is the son of Ann Patridge and Bruce Abel Patridge.
Jenna Claire Perry
Perry is a sophomore majoring in elementary and special education at the Grenada Campus. She is the daughter of Kristi and Andrew Perry.
Charli Celeste Woods
Woods is a freshman elementary education major. She is active as an Ambassador and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Baptist Student Union and the Content Creator Club. She is the daughter of Tim Woods and Jessica Woods.
Le’James Pierre Townsend
Townsend is a sophomore history major at the Grenada Campus. He is the son of Palitha Dorris Sigers.
Jeanna “Caitlynn” Bingham
Bingham is a sophomore pre-nursing major. She serves as an Ambassador and is a member of the Student Government Association. She is the daughter of Ricky and Lesa Bingham.
These students represent leadership, service and school spirit at Holmes Community College’s Grenada Campus, and the college proudly recognizes their achievements and contributions.
