2022 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Three Warren County Graduates

Ms. ArShayla Johnson and Ms. Jalyn Davis both Vicksburg High School graduates and Ms. Marissa Jabour, a Vicksburg Catholic School graduate are the recipients of the 2022 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Johnson received $2,500; Ms. Davis and Ms. Jabour received $1,500 each. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Ms. Johnson and Ms. Davis were both accepted to Alcorn State University and Ms. Jabour to Mississippi State University. Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2022 freshman class.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Ms. ArShayla Johnson, Ms. Jalyn Davis and Ms. Marissa Jabour are the 2022 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

2021 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Three Warren County Graduates

Warren Central High School graduates Kennedi A. Fitzgerald, Morgan A. Nelson and Macy L. Watts are the recipients of the 2021 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship.  Ms. Fitzgerald received $2,500; Ms. Nelson and Ms. Watts received $1,500 each.  The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Ms. Fitzgerald was accepted to Alcorn State University and both Ms. Nelson and Ms. Watts to Mississippi State University.  Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2021 freshman class. 

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Ms. Kennedi A. Fitzgerald, Ms. Morgan A. Nelson and Ms. Macy L. Watts are the 2021 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

2020 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Four Warren County Graduates

Warren Central High School graduates Kameren Batty and Nicholas Bailey and Vicksburg High School graduates Abby Spires and Michael Scott are recipients of the 2020 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship.  Mr. Batty received $2,500, Ms. Spires $1,500 and Mr. Bailey and Mr. Scott each received $1,000.  The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Mr. Batty has been accepted to William Carey University, Ms. Spires to Mississippi College, Mr. Bailey to Delta State University and Mr. Scott to Mississippi State University.  Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2020 freshman class. 

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Mr. Kameren Batty, Ms. Abby Spires, Mr. Nicholas Bailey, and Mr. Michael Scott are the 2020 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

2019 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Three Warren County Graduates

St. Aloyious Catholic High School graduate Mattie Derivaux and Vicksburg High School graduates Alyshia Moore and Jordan Davis are the recipients of the 2019 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship.  Ms. Derivaux received $2,500 and Ms. Moore and Ms. Davis received $2,000 and $1,500 respectively.  The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Ms. Derviaux has been accepted to Ole Miss while Ms. Moore and Davis have been accepted to Alcorn State.  Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2019 freshman class. 

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Ms. Mattie Derivaux, Ms. Alyshia Moore and Ms. Jordan Davis are the 2019 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

The 2018 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarship Awarded to Claiborne and Warren County Graduates

Port Gibson High School graduate NaKendra Owens and Warren Central High School graduates Myka Scott and Carlesia Walker are the recipients of the 2018 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship.  Ms. Owens received $2,500, Ms. Scott $750, and Ms. Walker $350.  The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/ or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the State of Mississippi.  Ms. Owens has been accepted to Mississippi State University, while both Ms. Scott and Walker were both accepted to the University of Southern Mississippi.  Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2018 Freshman Class

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments by Ms. Rosalyn Coleman whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College, near Jackson where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting.

Ms. Rosalyn Coleman’s parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County. Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopeful future commitment in assisting others. As such, NaKendra Owens, Myka Scott and Carlesia Walker are the 2018 scholarship recipients out of a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

2017 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Three Warren County Graduates

Warren Central High School graduate Jameelah Jones and Vicksburg High School graduates Kionna Taylor and Mikayla Banks are the recipients of the 2017 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship.  Ms. Jones received $2,500; Ms. Taylor and Ms. Banks received $500 each.  The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Ms. Jones has been accepted to Mississippi State University, Ms. Taylor to Jackson State University, and Ms. Banks to Jones Community College.  Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2017 freshman class. 

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Ms. Jameelah Jones, Ms. Kionna Taylor and Ms. Mikayla Banks are the 2017 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

2016 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Claiborne and Warren County Graduates

Warren Central High School graduate Ja’Merica Dixon, Vicksburg High School graduate JaDarius Flagg, and Port Gibson High School graduate Ke’Erricka Braxton are the recipients of the 2016 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Dixon and Mr. Flagg each received scholarships totaling $2,500 each; Ms. Braxton received $1,000. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Ms. Dixon has been accepted to Jackson State University, Mr. Flagg to Mississippi State University, and Ms. Braxton to Alcorn State University. Each scholarship recipient will be enrolled with the 2016 freshman class.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

Ja'Merica Dixon

Ke'Erricka Braxton

JaDarius Flagg

2015 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to two Warren County Graduates

Vicksburg High School graduate Ms. Erika Wheeler and Warren Central High School graduate Ms. Kaylor Bell are the recipients of the 2015 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Wheeler and Ms. Bell each received scholarships totaling $2,500 each. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the state of Mississippi. Ms. Wheeler has been accepted to Alcorn State University and Ms. Bell has been accepted to Jackson State University. Both young ladies will be enrolled with the 2015 freshman class.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Ms. Erika Wheeler, and Ms. Kaylor Bell are the 2015 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

Erika Wheeler

Kaylor Bell

2014 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Claiborne and Warren County Graduates

Ms. Alexis L. Murrell and Mr. Marquise Goodwin both Warren Central High School Graduates and Ms. April D. Whitehead a Port Gibson High School Graduate, are the recipients of the 2014 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Murrell and Mr. Goodwin each received scholarships totaling $2,500; and Ms. Whitehead received $1000.

The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the State of Mississippi. Both Ms. Whitehead and Mr. Goodwin have been accepted to Alcorn State University and will be enrolled with the 2014 Freshman Class. Ms. Murrell has been accepted to Mississippi State University.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Ms. Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County. Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Ms. April Whitehead, Ms. Alexis Murrell and Mr. Marquise Goodwin are the 2014 scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.

Ms. Alexis L. Murrell

Ms. April D. Whitehead

Mr. Marquise Goodwin

2013 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarship Awarded to Claiborne and Warren County Graduates

Ms. Jala M. Morrow, a Vicksburg High School Graduate and Mr. Kendrique A. Morgan, a Port Gibson High School Graduate are the recipients of the 2013 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship totaling $2,500 each.  The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/ or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the State of Mississippi.  Ms. Morrow has been accepted to Jackson State University while Mr. Morgan has been accepted to Tougaloo College.  Both will be enrolled with the Freshman Class.  Ms. Morrow is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny L. Morrow.  Mr. Morgan is the son of Mr. Kirk K. Stallings and Mrs. Lynette M. Morgan.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments by Ms. Rosalyn Coleman whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College, near Jackson where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting.

Ms. Rosalyn Coleman’s parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County. Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

Miss Jala M. Morrow

Mr. Kendrique Morgan

2012 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarship Awarded to Port Gibson High School Graduates

Miss Waynesha Blaylock and Miss Krystain Coleman, both Port Gibson High School Graduates, are the recipients of the 2012 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship totaling $2,500 each. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the State of Mississippi. Ms. Blaylock has been accepted to Tougaloo College while Ms. Coleman has been accepted to Alcorn State University. Both will be enrolled with the 2012 Freshman Class. Ms. Blaylock is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith. Ms. Coleman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knox Coleman.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments by Ms. Rosalyn Coleman whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College, near Jackson where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting.

Ms. Rosalyn Coleman’s parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County. Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family. 

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopeful future commitment in assisting others. As such, Waynesha Blaylock and Krystain Coleman are the 2012 scholarship recipients out of a field qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi.  

Miss Waynesha Blaylock

Miss Krystain Coleman

2011 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarships Awarded to Claiborne and Warren County Graduates

Miss Sabrieon Sanders a Port Gibson High School Graduate and Miss Amarri Robinson a Warren Central High School Graduate are the recipients of the 2011 Rosalyn LaCoya Coleman Memorial Scholarship totaling $2,500 each. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school graduates of Claiborne and/or Warren Counties who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year collegiate institution within the State of Mississippi. Both Miss Sanders and Miss Robinson have been accepted to Alcorn State University and will be enrolled with the 2011 Freshman Class.

Miss Sanders is the daughter of Ms. Velma Johnson. Miss Robinson is the daughter of Roy and Tonya Anderson.

This award commemorates the “full” lifetime of accomplishments of Miss Rosalyn Coleman, whose life ended in March 2007 while attending Tougaloo College where she majored in economics with an emphasis in accounting. Rosalyn's parents, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Rickey Coleman and Mrs. Mary Coleman are former residents of Claiborne County.

Rosalyn was a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; National Society of High School Scholars; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warren Central High School in 2006; and during her first semester became a Tougaloo Presidential Scholar. Besides academics, she had a love of family, music, and her church family.

This award identifies the candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic potential, participation in community service, and hopefully future commitment in assisting others. As such, Miss Sabrieon Sanders and Miss Amarri Robinson are the 2011scholarship recipients chosen from a field of qualified candidates accepted to various institutions of higher learning across the State of Mississippi. 

Miss Amarri Robinson

Miss Sabrieon Sanders

2010 Rosalyn L. Coleman Scholarship Winner

Candice Lambert, winner of the inaugural scholarship award in 2010, is pictured with Rosalyn's father, Mr. Rickey Coleman.

Miss Candice Lambert and
Mr. Rickey Coleman

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