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The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus announced the 2023 Who’s Who recipients, which includes Mr. and Miss Holmes and Class Favorites. Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Ridgeland Campus are Jaylen Grays and Olasike Olagbegi, both of Jackson.
Grays, son of Rose and J.Z. Grays, is a psychology major. He is also a President’s List scholar, vice president of public relations for Phi Theta Kappa and a Student Government Association representative who assisted in founding intramural sports on the Ridgeland Campus. Additionally, he established Student Instagram Takeover. Off campus, he is an active member of Relevant Church and a member of Thursday Night Thrive. As a freshman, Grays was employed at Shoe Station and served as a volunteer for Abraham’s Kitchen. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, playing games and working out. After Holmes, he plans to transfer to Mississippi State University to pursue his bachelor’s degree in psychology.
“Picking my favorite memory from Holmes is hard because I have so many but if I had to choose one, it would probably be when me Garrett and Charlotte successfully coordinated the first intramural event during Spring Fling 2022,” Grays said. “I’m so honored that the student body recognized me as Mr. Holmes. I have grown so much as a person over these two years, made so many amazing friends and loved every second of it. I will truly miss Holmes, but now it’s on to even greater things.”
Olagbegi, daughter of Miriam and Juwon Olagbegi, is a biology/pre-med major. She is Student Government Association president, STEM Club president, an Ambassador for the college and active in intramural sports. Olagbegi was also selected as the Student Body Maid for Homecoming 2022. Off campus, she attends Refuge Temple church of Jackson where she is a member of the choir. She’s also part of the Jackson Youth Leadership program and volunteers with Abraham’s Table, which is a non-profit her family founded that feeds the homeless at Poindexter Park every month.
In her free time, Olagbegi loves to shop, read the Bible and hang out with friends. Upon graduation, she plans to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she will obtain her bachelor’s degree in pre-med. After earning her master’s, she will apply for medical school in hopes of becoming an OB-GYN.
“Although Holmes has left me with many memories to cherish, if I had to choose, my favorite memory would be becoming an Ambassador and enjoying every day with my Ambassador family,” Olagbegi said. “Each day brought something new. From the laughs, to talks, to tours, I’ve enjoyed every moment. Mrs. Amanda and my fellow Ambassadors are friends whom I will cherish for a lifetime. Over these past two years, Holmes has taught me things I will never forget! The staff and my friends that I’ve met are truly remarkable! Holmes will always be home!”
Class Favorites include Jessica Brown of Canton, Arian Cordelia Felton of Madison, Analise Marie Johnson of Sandhill, Sean Justin Jordan of Byram, Charlotte Lamar of Jackson, Hollyn Oswalt of Clinton, Derrick Lashun Taylor II of Clinton and Garrett Viator of New Iberia, Louisiana.
Brown, daughter of Robert Brown and the late Sandra Ransburg Brown, is a sophomore social work major, Dean’s List Scholar, community service volunteer for Better Men Society (a non-profit organization that assists the elderly and less fortunate) and a volunteer for the Girl Scouts Troop (Canton branch). Felton, daughter of Monique Moore, is a sophomore business administration major, Student Government Association member (secretary/treasurer as a freshman) and Phi Theta Kappa member who was a Homecoming Maid both years at Holmes.
Johnson, daughter of Kimberly Warren, is a freshman criminal justice major, Ambassador, member of SGA and member of Phi Theta Kappa. Jordan, son of Adre’ and Darrell Jordan, is a sophomore culinary arts major, Ambassador, secretary/treasurer of SGA, Hall of Fame nominee and was named Culinary Student of the Year.
Lamar, daughter of Miriam and Jaime Lamar, is a social work major, Hall of Fame inductee, President’s List Scholar, tutor at The Writing Center, vice president of Leadership for Phi Theta Kappa, Board of Trustees ACT Scholarship recipient and an intramural sports volunteer/player. Oswalt, daughter of Christi and Edward Oswalt, is a sophomore pre-nursing major, Hall of Fame inductee, Phi Theta Kappa member and member of the women’s soccer team.
Taylor, son of Shavon Hampton and Derrick Taylor, is a sophomore pre-nursing major, Hall of Fame inductee and active member of The Bridge Church. Viator, son of Monica and Ernie Turner, is a sophomore pre-law/legal studies major, Hall of Fame inductee, Phi Theta Kappa president, SGA vice president, staff writer for The Growl, Social Science Club member, Board of Trustees Scholarship recipient, President’s List Scholar and a co-founder/active participant in Ridgeland Campus intramural sports.
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IN THIS PHOTO: Pictured are the students named Ridgeland Campus 2023 Who’s Who. They are (front row, left to right) Hollyn Oswalt of Clinton; Mr. Holmes Jaylen Grays of Jackson; Miss Holmes Olasike Olagbegi of Jackson; Analise Marie Johnson of Sandhill; (back row, left to right) Sean Jordan of Byram; Charlotte Lamar of Jackson; Derrick Lashun Taylor II of Clinton; Garrett Viator of New Iberia, Louisiana; Jessica Brown of Canton and Arian Felton of Madison.
