Northeast Mississippi Community College has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court, highlighting students from diverse academic programs and communities. The court features Queen Lily Carolyn Benjamin, a speech pathology major from Booneville, daughter of Burton and Carlena Benjamin.
Queen Lily is escorted by Hayden Martin, a music education major from Mooreville and son of Joey and Ashley Martin. The court also includes several freshman maids, such as Lilly Ann Pharr from New Site and Addyson Jernigan from Booneville, along with their escorts.
Other freshman maid representatives include Sara Grace Hatch, Ava Grace Parada, Landyn Rose McMillan, and Kaylee Estes, with their respective escorts from Booneville, Saltillo, and Falkner. The court also features sophomore maids, including Maicee Gable, Zakhia Grizzard, Sarah Kate Childs, Mattie Claire Orick, Gracie Mae Storey, and Ivy-Kate Woodruff, each accompanied by students from nearby towns.
The students represent a variety of majors, such as business, nursing, elementary education, and music education. The court showcases students from Booneville, Tupelo, Saltillo, and other communities, emphasizing the college’s diverse student body, according to school officials.
