Family means a lot to Monica Morrison. From spending time with her own family to the memories made with her school family, the bonds she has developed over her school years have created a solid path for her exciting future.
The Manchester Academy senior is excited about graduating from the local school, and she looks forward to a possible career as a speech pathologist. She intends to begin her collegiate studies at the University of Mississippi
“It seems like a family-friendly profession, and my sister works in that field,” Morrison said. “I would like to pursue it as a career and see where it could take me.”
Morrison arrived at MA in the seventh grade after completing her elementary years at Covenant Christian School. The Yazoo City native has been involved with a number of activities, groups and athletics.
“I enjoy being involved with the Interact Club, an extension of the Rotary Club, the most,” she said. “It involves a lot of community service projects, and I enjoy doing those things, such as volunteering at the Manna House. It feels like I am giving back and helping my community.”
Morrison is also very active with soccer, cheer and tennis, which is her favorite sport.
Morrison also enjoys being a representative of the Student Council, which she has been a part of for two years.
“Your classmates vote on it so it feels like you are being a leader within your school,” Morrison said. “Being on the Student Council also gives you a lot of opportunities to do other positive things.”
Morrison said she enjoys the smaller scale of MA. She admits there are some challenges with smaller classes, but she finds the tight relationships more beneficial.
“We all know each other on a real personal basis, both students and teachers,” she said. “Knowing our teachers so well helps with our studies as well.”
Morrison said she loves all her teachers, but she has a fondness for a few of them who check on her beyond the classroom.
“They care so much about the students and your grades,” she said. “But they care and ask about you and how you are doing at home too.”
That same connection can be found anywhere in Yazoo City, Morrison said. And that is what she said makes Yazoo such a special place.
“You can walk into any restaurant, and everyone knows you and you know everybody else,” she said. “Everywhere I go, there is always somebody that knows something about Yazoo City. That makes me proud to say that I am from there.”
Morrison said she is excited about what college will hold for her future. But she said she will miss the people and lessons she encountered at MA. Those are the memories that will remain with her.
“I just hope that I set a good example while I was here,” she said, with a smile. “That would mean the most to me.”
