Paris, Tenn.–Henry County High School’s Class of 2023 had 305 graduates who received $4,251,780 in scholarships to continue their education, according to information from the high school. Commencement for HCHS was held Friday night at Patriot Stadium.
The following information was supplied by the HCHS counseling office, which relied on information submitted by the graduates themselves. Any name omitted is because the student did not submit the information.
The students, their postsecondary plans, and their scholarships are:
Ashlyn Sadie Aaron-Murray State University; Blossomway Garden Club, $300
Matthew Wilson Anderson-Austin Peay State University; Hope, $20,400
Natalie Elizabeth Anderson-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Kathryn Grace Arnold-Austin Peay State University; Christian Leadership, $2,000; First United Methodist Church, $2,000; APSU Presidential, $6,000; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000; Henry County Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary, $2,000; Trinity United Methodist Church, $500; David Brown Patriot Memorial, $5,000; Aspire, $6,000; Quota, $1,000; Hope, $20,400
John Thomas Atkins-Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Paris; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Morgan-Lee Spencer Barrick-Bethel University; Athletic, $68,000; Hope, $20,400
Bryant Joe Bell-Bethel University; Tennessee Promise, $12,000
Alyson Elizabeth Bizeau-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Joshua Thomas Blakemore-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Taylor Marie Boase-Murray State University; MSU Regents Academic, $32,000; MSU Music Departmental, $1,000; JSH Pathway to Teaching, $3,000
Ava Kate Bomar-Arnold’s Beauty School; First Baptist Church Mildred Robertson, $1,000; Paris Masonic Lodge 108 F&A.M., $500; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000; Holley Credit Union, $1,000; Arnold’s Beauty School Tuition, $3500
Layla Cion Briley-Austin Peay State University; Hope, $20,400
Avery Rose Bryan-Austin Peay State University; Hope, $20,400
Rebecca Jane Bryant-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Kathryn Lee Bullion-The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Distinguished Tennessean, $52,976; HCEA Rita Owen Memorial, $500; L.I. Smith Innovation, $250; Top 7 Award, $670; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000; General Assembly Merit, $4,000; Hope, $20,400
Alleigh Nicole Butler-Jackson State Community College; Tennessee Promise, $9,000
Gage Daniel Byars-Bethel University; Tennessee Promise, $12,000; Bethel University Bass Fishing
Emma Mae Caldwell-The University of Tennessee Southern; Grissom Scholarship for Education, $40,800; Hope, $20,400
Caroline Margie-Rose Callahan-Bethel University; Bethel Renaissance Theater, $11,000; Hope, $20,400
Hudson Armand Cepparulo-Union University; Athletic, $34,000; Deans, $44,000; Hope, $20,400
Susan My Chau-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Chair’s Minor Award, $2,400; Music Service Award, $4,000; Aviator Marching Band, $1,000; Hope, $20,400
Mary Kate Coley-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Ryan Guthrie Conklin– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Jayden Nicole Conn-The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Hope, $20,400
Rylee Marie Counce-Walters State Community College; David Murphey Foundation, $500; Hope, $20,400
Tristen Isaiah Cox-Austin Peay State University; Hope, $20,400
Alex Gayle Crockarell– Tennessee National Guard; Tuition Assistance, TN Strong Act, and GI Bill, $84,000
Ellie Claire Culpepper-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Phoebe Grace Culpepper-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Karlee Rose Dalton-Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Ryan Gardner Damron-The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Lily Anne Davidson-Freed-Hardeman University; FHU Merit, $12,000; National Wildlife Turkey Federation, $750; Hope, $20,400
Caitlyn Elizabeth Davis-Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Jake Ryan Davis-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Claire Michele Dickson-Middle Tennessee State University; Hope, $20,400
Terri Lynn Disney-The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Macey Jae Dolliver– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Brice Terrell Donaldson– The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Hope, $20,400
Dilon Ray Dyer- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
William Lee Edgil- United State Marines; Tuition Assistance and GI Bill, $125,000
Alexander Bryant Elliott-The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Volunteer, $20,000; Bill Caldwell Good Citizenship, $2,000; Top 7 Award; Hope, $20,400
Mason William Elliott-The University of Tennessee at Martin; UTM Chancellor’s, $12,000; UTM University Scholars, $10,000; L.I. Smith Innovation, $250; Annie Warren Looney Mille Daughters of the American Revolution, $500; National Wildlife Turkey Federation, $750; Hope, $20,400
Jonathan Cole Evans– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Brody Kyle Flippin- The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Randall Thomas Foster– Bethel University; Honor Scholarship, $1,000; David Murphey Foundation, $500; Athletic Scholarship
William Payton Gallimore- The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Jake Nolan Gearin– The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Abigail Rose George– Murray State University; Dan Paschall Award, $1,000
Joelle Elizabeth Goetluck– The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Hope, $20,400
Sabrina Grace Graham– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Mary-Alison Miriam Griffey– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Campbell Elizabeth Grooms– The University of Mississippi; Paris First United Methodist Church, $8,000
Ethan Parker Guess– The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Hope, $20,400
Haylee Paige Hampton– The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Andrew Dale Hartsfield– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Lee McGraw Hayes– Mississippi State University; Mildred Robertson, $4,000; Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship, $64,000; Freshman Academic Excellence, $20,000; Paris Masonic Lodge, $500; Collard Future Leaders, $16,000; Bagley College of Engineering Excellence, $8,000; Top 7 Award
Jackson Timothy Hayes– Bethel University; Hope, $20,400
Kaden Mark Hopkins– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $6,000; Hope, $3,200
Tre Dylen House– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Richard Riley Hughes- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Shaun Anthony Hunt- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Estrella Larixa Ibarra- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Maci Leigh Jarnigan– Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Joseph Stephen Jenkins– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Michaelynn Elaine Jennings- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Kristin Nicole Johnson– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Ashley Sky Jones- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Benjamin Cooper Jones– Murray State University; MSU Deans, $10,000
Gabrielle Amya Jones- David Murphey Foundation, $500
Xavier Eugene Jones– Austin Peay State University; Hope, $20,400
Amya Mariah King- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Destiny Lanise King-Jackson– University of Memphis; Peggy Perry Belcher, $10,000
Kenson Lehman Kyle– Dyersburg State Community College; Mildred Robertson, $1,000; Hope, $20,400
James Timothy Lacy- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Christopher Wyatt Lambert– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Kerry Marie Lambraia– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
William Lane Lampe– The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Volunteer, $20,000; Hope, $20,400
Marly Kate Latta– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Mildred P. Robertson, $4,000; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000; Quota, $1,000; Hope, $20,400
Farrah Lane Lewis– Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Gavin Bryant Lindsey- Murray State University; Carr, $16,000; TGEF Scholarship, $1,000
Jacob Andrew Long– The University of Tennessee at Martin; UT Promise, $39,648; Hope, $20,400
Breanna Jeanette Lunn– Murray State University; Carr, $8,000
Blake Austin Mabe- Tennessee National Guard; Tuition Assistance, TN Strong Act, and GI Bill, $84,000
Alexander Christian Martin– Tennessee National Guard; Tuition Assistance, TN Strong Act, and GI Bill, $84,000
Christine Carol Martin– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Quota, $1,000; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000; Holley Credit Union, $1,000; Hope, $20,400
Kaidence Riley McCauslin– Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Paul Riley McDevitt– Chattanooga State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Isaiah Crider McDonald– The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Hope, $20,400
Ashley Nicole Melton– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Holly Noel Mercer- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Jullisa Larue Mianoway– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Achieve, $4,000; Hope, $20,400
Riley Michelle Moore– Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Bryan Graham Moseley- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Emma Jane Murphey- University of Mississippi; David Murphey Foundation, $500; Top 7 Award
Andrew Jensen Nickell– Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Kadynce Dale Norwood- United States Marines; Tuition Assistance and GI Bill, $125,000
Cera Elizabeth Orlovich– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Mia Blayr Osbron– Murray State University; Carr, $16,000
Alexander Maurice Owen– The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Teresa Rose Palmer– Murray State University; MSU Regents, $32,000; Athena Delphian, $1,000
Lane McKelvey Parrish- The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Diya Piyush Patel– Murray State University; Dr. Marvin D. Mills Gold Diversity, $6,000; Provost, $5,000
Garrett Wyman Perkins– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Achieve, $1,000; Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District, $500; Hope, $20,400
Tremel Kevon Perry– Middle Tennessee State University; Hope, $20,400
Preston Riley Pooler– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Hope, $20,400
Ava Rae Raines– Christian Brothers University; Campus Visit, $4,000; Women’s Soccer, $64,000; Lasallian, $72,000; Hope, $20,400
Gavyn Anthony Raney– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Jackson Charles Ridgeway– Dyersburg State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Seth Joseph Roney- Tennessee National Guard; Tuition Assistance, TN Strong Act, and GI Bill, $84,000
Jasmyn Cheyanne Russell– Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Nataya Faith Russell– Jackson State Community College; Carroll Bank and Trust, $5,000; Hope, $20,400
Chandler Ray Scott– The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Hope, $20,400
Ella Delaney Seaton– University of Alabama; University of Alabama Competitive Out of State, $96,000
Dailyn Nicole Serrano– Murray State University; Top 7 Award
Carter Adam Sickmyre– Austin Peay State University; Hope, $20,400
Brady Owen Smith- The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Samuel Roger Smith– The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Hope, $20,400
Stacey Renee Smith– Murray State University; Carr, $16,000; Opportunity, $4,000; Tennessee Valley Association of Realtors, $1,000; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000
McKinley Luvanne Snow– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Paris Masonic Lodge No. 108, $500; Top 7 Award; $590; Hope, $20,400
Emma Kate Stevenson– Jackson State Community College; Paris Volleyball “Good Works”, $2,000; Henry County Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary, $2,000; Hope, $20,400
Devin Daniel Stone- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Allison Marie Swor- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Makaila Renee’ Tayloe– United States Army; Tuition Assistance and GI Bill, $125,000
Eric James Taylor- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Merrick Elise Taylor– Murray State University; Kiwanis Club, $600; Lhoist, $1,000; Tosh Farms, $2,500
Narriyah Nevaeh Teague– The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Addie Mae Teague, $300; Hope, $20,400
Sebastyan Javan Tharpe- United States Marines; Tuition Assistance and GI Bill, $125,000
Teairra Janell Tharpe– University of Memphis; Live Mȧs, $10,000; Hope, $20,400
Emma Kate Thompson– Austin Peay State University; APSU Presidential, $24,000; Holley Credit Union, $1,000; Farm Bureau, $1,000; Paris Rotary, $1,000; Bill Caldwell Good Citizenship Award, $2,000; Hope, $20,400
Madison O’Neil Tolley– Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Paul Gregory Tusa- University of Mississippi; Academic Merit, $36,288; Academic Merit Non-Resident, $68,880; Eagle Scout Award, $6,000; National Wild Turkey Federation, $1,000; First United Methodist, $2,000; First United Methodist Leadership, $2,000; Paris Masonic Lodge, $500
Isaac Matthew Tyler– Murray State University; Regents, $32,000;
Caleb Walker VanDyke- Bethel University; Hope, $20,400
Adilynn Grace Vaughn– Jackson State Community College; First Baptist Mildred Robertson, $2,000; Hope, $20,400
Jessica Layne Visser– Bethel University; Athletic, $8,000; Hope, $20,400
Brent Jonathon Wallace- The University of Tennessee at Martin; UTM Achieve, $4,000; Hope, $20,400
Michael Dakota Weatherford– United States Marines; Tuition Assistance and GI Bill, $125,000
Denver Lynn Williams- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Tennessee Promise, $8,016
Gracie Anne Williams- Murray State University; Regents, $32,000; Douglas D. Paschall, $1,000; Holley Credit Union, $1,000; Top 7 Award, $920
Chloe Rhea Wisniewski– The University of Tennessee at Martin; UTM Excellence, $4,000; Athena Delphian, $4,000; First Baptist Church of Paris, $4,000; Hope, $20,800
Cara Ellen Wyrick– The University of Tennessee at Martin; Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation, $2,000; Quota, $1,000; Hope, $20,400
Elizabethjoy Marie Younger- Jackson State Community College; Hope, $20,400
Justin Troy Zeiler- Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Hope, $20,400
Photo: HCHS grads toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of Friday night’s ceremony. Photo by Tyler Miller.