Recent graduates honored at Belles luncheon

A recent luncheon honored senior Hoover Belles, their mothers and guests at the Hyatt Regency - The Wynfrey Hotel.   

Each senior belle received a certificate and an engraved glass keepsake jewelry box in recognition of her community service hours. As each belle received her gifts, she shared her favorite Hoover Belle memory and plans after graduation.  

The Hoover Belle with the most community service hours was awarded to Katie Hatch, who was presented with an engraved silver tray.    

Hoover Belles heading to The University of Alabama are Jamie Burleson, Caroline Conrad, Elizabeth Pate, Bailey Pereira, Maddy Powell, Caroline Steele and Peyton White.

Those headed to Auburn University are Meredith Barker, Maggie Beans, Lauren Burks, Bailey Gray, Sarah Hill, Shannon Hurst, Catherine Milling, Sarah Patrick, Anna Shepherd, Emily Taylor and Reed Williams.

Other Belles will attend the following schools: Emily Abernathy, Taylor Korson and McKenzie Lawry, Mississippi State University; Laura Blake and Olivia Odom, Samford University; Frances Clarke, University of South Alabama;  Haley Haggard, Lipscomb University;  Katie Hatch, Emory University;  Jenna Huerkamp, Mississippi College; Madison Minyard, Jefferson State; Audrey Powell, Texas Christian University;  Morgan Rogers, Birmingham-Southern College; and Hannah Shultz, Mercer University.