RIDGELAND, Miss. — Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus has announced its 2026 Who’s Who recipients, including Mr. and Miss Holmes and Class Favorites.
Named Mr. and Miss Holmes are Jacob Roberts of Brandon and Ashlyn Dodd of Flowood.
Class Favorites include Vivian Collins of Madison, Alisha Davis of Flora, Houston Griggs of Pearl, Kelsey Hall of Jackson, Paxton McGee of Brandon, Seth Murphy of Brandon, Sydney Neely of Flowood and Gregory Windham of Madison.
Mr. Holmes Ridgeland Jacob Roberts
Roberts, the son of Chryste and Chris Roberts, is a business administration major. He plans to attend Mississippi State University after graduation with the goal of becoming a business owner. During his time at Holmes, he earned President’s List honors, received the ACT Scholarship and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. He is also a member of the Bulldogs men’s soccer team.
Miss Holmes Ridgeland Ashlyn Dodd
Dodd, the daughter of Shannon and Matthew Dodd, is a pre-med major. She plans to transfer to Mississippi State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry before applying to medical school at University of Mississippi Medical Center. While at Holmes, Dodd has received the President’s Scholarship and earned President’s List honors. She serves as president of Phi Theta Kappa and president of the Student Government Association. She was also inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame, received a STEM Award and serves as a Holmes Ambassador. Additionally, she is a member of the Content Creators Club and was voted Sophomore Maid.
Class Favorite Vivian Collins
Collins, the daughter of Donna Collins and Michael Collins, is a psychology major at Holmes. She is a member of the Social Science Club and Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Collins is actively involved in community service, regularly volunteering with Shower Power and organizing clothing and food drives on campus to support local nonprofit organizations. After graduating in the fall semester, she plans to participate in the Disney College Program in Orlando in spring of 2027. She then plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Princeton University, followed by graduate studies in health psychology at University of California, Los Angeles, with the goal of establishing her own health psychology program at a university.
Class Favorite Alisha Davis
Davis, daughter of Lisa Renee Bryant and Tim Davis, is a pre-physician assistant major. She plans to transfer to the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a degree in sports medicine with a minor in chemistry with the goal of becoming a physician assistant. Davis currently works as an emergency room technician at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and is interested in emergency medicine and orthopedics. While at Holmes, she has been active as an Ambassador, vice president of Student Government Association, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and of the Content Creators Club. She has earned President’s List honors, a STEMMY Award and recognition as STAR Student of the Semester in Dr. Gates’ Medical Terminology course. Davis was also voted 2025 Ridgeland Campus Student Body Maid and inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame.
Class Favorite Houston Griggs
Griggs, the son of Emily Griggs, is a pre-radiologic sciences major. He is involved on campus as an Ambassador and member of Student Government Association, Content Creators Club and Phi Theta Kappa. Griggs was also selected as a Class Favorite as a freshman, and selected to serve as an escort during Homecoming 2025 and Parade of Beauties 2026. Upon graduation from Holmes, Griggs plans to attend University of Mississippi Medical Center to further his radiologic sciences career path.
Class Favorite Kelsey Hall
Hall, the daughter of Annette and Fred Hall, is a general studies major. During her time at Holmes, she has been involved in the Content Creators Club, Student Government Association and serves as a Holmes Ambassador. She is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa and has earned President’s List honors. Additionally, she was inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame. After graduating in May, she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social media at Grand Canyon University.
Class Favorite Paxton McGee
McGee, the son of Erin and Keith McGee, is in the Culinary Arts program at Holmes. He is active on campus as an Ambassador and member of the Content Creators Club and Phi Theta Kappa. McGee also serves as a worship leader for the Pinelake Church Reservoir Campus. After Holmes, he plans to transfer to the University of Mississippi to study hospitality and management.
Class Favorite Seth Murphy
Murphy, the son of Laura and Ryan Murphy, is a sports management major. He is a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship and has been recognized as a President’s List Scholar. Murphy enjoys playing intermural volley ball, as well. After Holmes, he plans to transfer to Mississippi State University to pursue his bachelor’s and master’s in sports management.
Class Favorite Sydney Neely
Neely, the daughter of Sherry Neely and Sean Neely, is majoring in pre-radiological science. Neely is involved in the Student Government Association, STEM Club, Grands and Gadgets Club and the Content Creators Club. She was also selected as a Homecoming Maid during both her freshman and sophomore years. After Holmes, she plans to attend a two-year program at Arkansas State University to earn her bachelor’s degree in radiological science and become an x-ray technician. In her free time, Neely enjoys working at her job, dog sitting and taking naps.
Class Favorite Gregory Windham, Jr.
Windham, the son of Melinda and Gregory Windham Sr., is a business management major. He is active on campus as an Ambassador, and as a member of STEM Club, Content Creators Club and Student Government Association. He enjoys playing intramural volleyball, as well. Windham was also selected to serve as an escort during Homecoming 2025 and Parade of Beauties 2026. Upon graduation from Holmes, he plans to attend Oglethorpe University and earn a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting.
Holmes Community College is committed to recognizing student achievement and leadership through programs like Who’s Who, which highlight academic excellence, campus involvement and service.
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IN THESE PHOTOS:
- Pictured is Mr. Holmes Ridgeland Jacob Roberts.
- Pictured is Miss Holmes Ridgeland Ashlyn Dodd.
- Pictured are Ridgeland Campus Class Favorites (front row, left to right) Kelsey Hall, Sydney Neely, Alisha Davis, Vivian Collins, (back row, left to right) Houston Griggs, Seth Murphy, Gregory Windham and Paxton McGee.
