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Each year, Holmes Community College faculty and staff members select the winners for the prestigious Hall of Fame. This year, the Hall of Fame inductees from the Ridgeland Campus included: Faith Elizabeth Austin of Brandon, Bethany Jadyn Biggers of Canton, Yasmin Chambers of Jackson, Olivia M. Deslatte of Madison, Londyn McKenzie Dorsey of Jackson, Jireh Green of Brandon, Alfredo Marin of Kosciusko, Je’la McLin of Jackson, Junnah Mondejar of Madison, Ava Grace Stegall of Madison, Jon Stegall of Madison and Joseph “Joe” N. Williams of Flowood.
Faith Elizabeth Austin
Austin, an elementary education major, is active on campus as an Ambassador, Student Government Association (SGA) representative and Phi Theta Kappa member. She is a President’s List scholar who works part-time at Wells, Marble and Hurst Law Firm filing documents. Austin is also a Bible Club Teacher for Redeemer Church, PCA in Jackson and a member of the Worship Team for Word of Life church, where she participated in a mission trip to Mexico.
“My plan after Holmes is to attend Mississippi State University in the fall to pursue my bachelor’s in elementary education,” Austin said. “My goal is to become a first grade teacher. While attending MSU, I also plan to become an MSU Roadrunner which involves conducting campus tours. I will also work in social media for the newly-established Living Hope Life Center of Starkville.”
Bethany Jadyn Biggers
Biggers, a pre-medical major, is president of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, president of STEM Club, an Ambassador, an SGA representative and served as the 2021 Ridgeland Campus Student Body Homecoming Maid. As a freshman, she served as secretary of the STEM Club, was voted Freshmen Class Favorite, received the English Composition Award and was involved in Focus Factor.
“I am planning to transfer to Mississippi State University in the fall and after graduation I am hoping to attend University of Mississippi Medical School to further my dream of becoming a pediatrician,” Biggers said.
Yasmin Chambers
Chambers, a computer engineering major, serves as a combat engineer for the U.S. Army and works as a sterile processing tech for University of Mississippi Medical Center. Additionally, she is a tutor and volunteers for Molina Health Care, Gamblin’s Orthodontics and Madison-Ridgeland Pet Grooming. On campus, Chambers is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and is a Dean’s List scholar. Other accolades include: being certified in Python Programming (military accredited) and being certified in combat, medical and tactical training, where she was the top in her company (467th HHC Engineering Battalion).
Chambers has also served as a Community Garden volunteer at McLeod Elementary, as a Jackson Academy Alumni basketball volunteer and as a children’s church volunteer at New Jerusalem Church.
“After I graduate from Holmes, I plan to attend Mississippi State University and continue majoring in computer engineering,” Chambers said. “With my degree, I plan to create new and innovative medical technology. I would like to build virtual reality systems and simulations that would help in the medical field, as well as develop new software that will further elevate the growth of technology. I plan to explore technology systems that will save a life one day. Also, I would like to explore the cyber security field of computer engineering to protect one’s privacy and further secure our armed forces operations considering I am in the U.S. Army.”
Olivia M. Deslatte
Deslatte, an exercise science/kinesiology major, is a midfielder for the Lady Bulldogs soccer team. The Lady Bulldogs captured their sixth straight MACCC North Division title and were the MACCC/Region 23 runner-up and got an at-large bid to the 2021 NJCAA National Tournament. Deslatte was named to the United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II Women All-West Region team as well as the National Junior College Athletic Association All-American Team for Division II Women’s Soccer. Prior to the national tournament, Deslatte was named First Team All-MACCC North Division and named to the All-Region 23 Team.
As a freshman, Deslatte was named NJCAA All-Region 23 and was named a United Soccer Coaches Player of Distinction. She was also named Third Team NJCAA All-Academic Honors, Academic All-State and received the Scholar Athlete Award. A President’s List scholar, she is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Outside of Holmes, Deslatte is employed at Club Pilates.
“After I leave Holmes, I plan to continue my soccer career at a university then attend Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) school,” Deslatte said.
Londyn McKenzie Dorsey
Dorsey, a health sciences major, is also a midfielder for the Lady Bulldogs soccer team. Dorsey played in the MACCC/Region XXIII Championship game as well as the NJCAA Women’s Division II National Tournament. She was also a member of the team as a freshman when the Lady Bulldogs won the MACCC/Region XXIII Championship title. She played in the NJCAA Women’s Division II National HCC Soccer Team tournament, as well. Additionally, Dorsey is a President’s List scholar and Phi Theta Kappa member.
“My educational plans are to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy, and to one day open up my own clinic,” Dorsey said.
Jireh Green
Green, a secondary education (with an emphasis in physical education) and kinesiology major, played forward for the men’s soccer team. He is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa and a President’s List scholar. Outside of Holmes, Green works with The Kirkland Group, which is an educational consulting firm in Ridgeland that partners with K-12 schools and districts to support individual student needs, improve academic achievement and build teacher and principal capacity. He also works with the Cleveland Empowerment Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that provides educational training and tutoring.
“After Holmes, I plan to transfer to a four-year college to pursue my bachelor’s degree,” Green said.
Alfredo Marin
Marin, a secondary education (with an emphasis in physical education) and kinesiology major, is captain of the men’s soccer team. A sophomore forward, he was named an MACCC All-Star for his play this season and participated in the All-Star matches held Nov. 13, 2021 on the Ridgeland Campus. Outside of Holmes, Main volunteers at Pearl Football Club helping young children to grow and develop in soccer.
“I plan to continue my athletic career while pursuing my degree in kinesiology at a university,” Marin said. “After graduating, I aspire to coach soccer at a high school and club team.”
Je’la McLin
McLin, a biological sciences major, is active on campus as a vice president for Phi Theta Kappa, a member of STEM Club and a President’s List scholar. Off campus, she is a Chick-Fil-A team member and has served as a volunteer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Children’s Hospital.
“I plan to attend Mississippi State University for a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a pre-dental concentration,” McLin said. “I want to be employed as an orthodontist.”
Junnah Mondejar
Mondejar, a pre-nursing major, is a President’s List scholar and member of Phi Theta Kappa.
“My plan after Holmes is to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing,” Mondejar said.
Ava Grace Stegall
Stegall, a biological science major, is an SGA member, a Writing Center tutor and vice president for Honors in Action for Phi Theta Kappa. She is also a President’s List scholar, Dean’s ACT Scholarship recipient and Chick-fil-A – Team Leader/Training Champion. She has also volunteered with Timber Creek Camp and served as a kennel technician for Oakdale Animal Hospital.
“After I graduate from Holmes in the spring, I will continue to seek out opportunities to shadow and volunteer,” Stegall said. “I plan to apply to the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP). In the fall of 2022, I will attend Mississippi College, majoring in biology, with the intention of pursuing medical school. If I am accepted into MRPSP, my plan is to stay
in Mississippi and attend the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After graduating from medical school and completing my residency, I plan on becoming a locum tenens physician, traveling throughout the country. However, I do plan to eventually settle down and return to the Southern United States to practice full-time in a clinic or hospital.”
Jon Stegall
Stegall, an electrical engineering major, is a President’s List scholar, Dean’s ACT Scholarship recipient, a STEM Club member and a Get2College Corps Internship Scholar. He volunteers with Breakthru Ministries and has also served as a Compassion International volunteer at Christian concert venues as well as a camp host/kitchen staff worker for weekend retreats at Timber Creek Camp in Pulaski.
“My plan is to transfer to Mississippi College this fall and I will be searching for an internship opportunity next year,” Stegall said. “Prior to transferring, this summer I plan to work at Timber Creek Camp as a summer staff member.”
Joseph N. Williams
Williams, a general college studies major, is a President’s List scholar and Phi Theta Kappa member. Outside of Holmes, he is an active member of Grace Primitive Baptist Church, where he volunteers as a greeter and helps handle audio and video. As a freshman, he was promoted to ground manager of a construction crew that he now runs when they roof their buildings.
“I plan to attend Mississippi State University in the summer/fall where I will major in building construction science,” Williams said. “After graduating MSU, I plan to take over my father’s general contracting company in Flowood.”
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IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured are the 2022 Ridgeland Campus Hall of Fame inductees. They are (front row, left to right) Junnah Mondejar of Madison, Olivia M. Deslatte of Madison, Ava Grace Stegall of Madison, Bethany Jadyn Biggers of Canton, (middle row, left to right) Je’la McLin of Jackson, Jon Stegall of Madison, Londyn McKenzie Dorsey of Jackson, Yasmin Chambers of Jackson, (back row, left to right) Alfredo Marin of Kosciusko, Joseph “Joe” N. Williams of Flowood, Jireh Green of Brandon and Faith Elizabeth Austin of Brandon.
