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The Jones County School Board recently recognized students who were selected state winners or state officers at the State Beta and Jr. Beta Conventions held in Tupelo. Seated from left are Kate Jones, West Jones High School, Finalist National Beta Art Contest; Alex Geiger, West Jones High School, Finalist National Beta Art Contest, Dru Elkins, South Jones Middle School, State Jr. Beta Vice-President; Alise Mathews, West Jones Middle School, State Jr. Beta President; Anna Claire Evans, South Jones Elementary, 1st Place Jr. Beta “Oils and Acrylics”; Sara Terry, North Jones Elementary, Representing NJE 1st Place Songfest; Reese Ishee, North Jones Elementary, John W. Harris Leadership Award. Standing from left are Steve Thrash, Superintendent of Education; Sam Staples, Board Member; Lester Boyles, Board Member; John David Jefcoat, Board Member; Dr. Harlon Mathews, Board President; Aaron Manning, Northeast Jones High School, Representing NEJ 1st Place Group Talent; Randy Norwood, Board Member.