Holmes Community College faculty and staff recently selected the prestigious Hall of Fame winners for the 2024-25 academic year. The Hall of Fame recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership and community involvement. The recipients exemplify the college’s values of excellence and service. This year’s recipients included two Winona natives, Jordan Leech and Janey Beth McRae.
Jordan Leech
Jordan Leech, son of Julie and Eddie Pipkin, and Katy and Keith Leech, is a nursing major with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Leech is active on campus as president of the Baptist Student Union and as a member of the Holmes Tennis Team. He has been recognized for his academic and athletic achievements; he was named an Academic All-American and named on the President’s List. Additionally, he was recently voted Mr. Holmes for the Goodman Campus. Leech’s community service includes volunteering at a local hospital, volunteering with Mission Hope and spreading the love of Christ through BSU. Upon graduation from Holmes, he plans to transfer to The W – Mississippi University for Women to earn his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. He would like to work in the ICU then go back to school to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).
Janey Beth McRae
Janey Beth McRae, daughter of Amanda and Chris McRae, has a GPA of 3.95 as an elementary education major. McRae was named Student Body Maid for the Goodman Campus and has received the Dr. L.C. Henson scholarship. She is also involved in student leadership, serving as president of Phi Theta Kappa, vice president of the Student Government Association and as an Ambassador. In addition, McRae recently placed second in the literary essay category of the Creative Writing Contest. Upon graduation, McRae plans to continue her studies in elementary education at Mississippi State University.