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Kendrick Cooley, Jr.
Adler “Addy” Brogdon
photo courtesy of
Kendrick Cooley, Jr.
Kendrick Cooley, Jr. has held a myriad of leadership roles in school, church, and community organizations during his academic tenure at Moss Point High School. He is the co-chair of the Moss Point Mayor’s Youth Council, works
with the Moss Point Youth Development Baseball League, and has received numerous community awards in academics, leadership, and sports.
He was also selected among hundreds of
When Adler
“Addy” Brogdon was a freshman at St. Patrick High School, science was not her strongest subject
and instead planned to pursue English
as a college major. But, plans quickly changed when she discovered a love
of cellular biology and was tapped for an international scientific research project about Dengue Fever during her Junior year.
Brogdon researched
and virtually collected
patient and physician
data about a vaccine
to prevent Dengue
Fever, which is an epidemic in Southeast Asia.
“I talked with them about their experience and their quality of life after receiving the vaccine,” she said. “I collected data from about 15,000 patients and followed up with all of them. I heard all of their stories which helped with publishing the findings.”
She also served as the student body president, an officer for the Gulfport Cotillion Club, and put in more than 400 hours of community service. Brogdon has been admitted to the University of Mississippi’s Early Entry Pharmacy program once she graduates in May and plans to pursue a career as a pediatric oncology pharmacist.
outstanding teenagers as the Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County. This exemplary young man was recognized for his leadership, volunteerism, academic excellence, dedication to living a healthy lifestyle, and life and workforce readiness.
“We are so proud of Kendrick Cooley, Jr. for being selected for this award. He is a great role model for our students and a great representation of Jackson County and the city of Moss Point. He leads by example,” said CEO Jennifer Anderson of Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County.
photo courtesy of
Adler “Addy” Brogdon
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