Nearly two dozen students in Biloxi schools have been recognized for their efforts in the annual shoe box float contest.
The contest, which is designed to cultivate new interest in carnival history and traditions, is sponsored by Biloxi Public Schools, Gulf Coast Carnival Association, the Mardi Gras Museum, the Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce, Susan Hunt and Martha Tripp.
The winners:
First place:
Nicole Davis, Biloxi Junior High; Alex Ross, Gorneflo; Amanda Jenkins, Jeff Davis;
William Tidrick, Lopez;
Conner Platt, Nativity;
Makenzi Martin, North Bay;
Whitney Domingue, Our Lady Of Fatima;
D’ Aqua Scaia, Popp’s Ferry;
Second-place winners:
Erika Beaupre, Biloxi Junior High;
Samantha Sharplin, Gorenflo;
Spencer Young, Jeff Davis;
Justin Goodwin, Nativity;
Grant Williams, North Bay;
Kaylee Lawrence, Our Lady of Fatima; and
Maddy Wiltz, Popp’s Ferry.
Third-place winners:
Kira Rains, Biloxi Junior High;
A’ Darius McCormick, Gorneflo;
Jordyn Foster, Jeff Davis;
Rebecca Fish, Nativity;
Rosalinda Vanegas, North Bay;
Stefanie Follett, Our Lady Of Fatima; and
Tailynn Hudson, Popp’s Ferry.
