Military Families Making Their Mark
- Heritage Academy Senior Sid Stegall was named Gatorade Mississippi's Boys Cross Country Player of the Year. Sid also signed a Track and Field scholarship with Mississippi College. Congratulations, Sid! We are so proud of you! Gatorade MS Cross Country Player of the Year
- Heritage Academy Senior Andrew Salyer was recognized as Heritage Academy's STAR Student for 2023. The STAR program recognizes outstanding students and teachers in Mississippi. STAR students are selected based on academic excellence in the classroom as well as performance on the ACT. Andrew chose Christy Shivers as his STAR teacher. Congratulations, Andrew and Mrs. Shivers! We are so proud of you!
- Retired Black Hawk fighter pilot and Heritage Academy parent Jason McElveen recently spoke to Heritage Academy Elementary third grade students about his military career and the importance of the Black Hawk helicopter in battle. Mr. McElveen also shared information to students about the role of black Americans in the military. Thank you, Coach McElveen, for your service!
- Congratulations to Heritage Academy Senior Luke Fisher who signed a letter of intent to play football at the United States Air Force Academy in 2022. Luke also achieved Eagle Scout and was recognized in a special ceremony for that accomplishment. Way to go, Luke! We are so proud of you!
- HA Graduate Mary Cox (HA 2009) received an appointment to the US Naval Academy and she is currently serving in the US Navy.
- HA Graduate Wade Lawrie (HA ) received an appointment to the US Air Force Academy.
- HA Graduate William Yingst (HA 2017) received an appointment to US Air Force Academy.