MPB's 2015 American Graduate Champions
Donnell Bell
Students are captivated by Bell’s story of having grown up in the project in Aberdeen and overcoming the obstacles of poverty and vision problems. Bell did succeed.
Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott, quarterback for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, loves football, but getting his education and having a plan for the future is his biggest goal.
Dr. Glenn Kitchens
Dr. Kitchens' positive attitude, support and determination make him an American Graduate Champion.
Josh Davis
Josh Davis has worked with Delta Health Alliance (DHA) as Vice President of External Affairs, providing fundraising and management of federally funded programs since 2010.
Amber May
Amber May serves as Programs Director at Operation Shoestring in Jackson, MS and the 2014-2015 Afterschool Alliance Ambassador for Mississippi.
Coach Dan Mullen
Mississippi State University head football coach Dan Mullen talks about what it means to be a true champion.
Jasmine Murray
Jasmine Murray has always had big dreams for her future. She realized that in order to fulfill these dreams, it requires hard work and dedication.
Aunjanue Ellis
Actress Aunjanue Ellis struggled with school, and while it was hard for her to continue, she did graduate and finish. That's what makes her an American Graduate Champion.
Hanna Olivier
Hanna Olivier has worked tirelessly at North Panola High to help turn a once failing school into a high performing school. That's what makes her an American Graduate Champion.
Champion of the Year: Dak Prescott
You voted, and Dak Prescott won MPB's American Graduate Champion of the Year! Watch the video as he receives his award at the 2015 Stop the Drop Summit.
Nominate a Champion
Does someone in your life make serve as a champion? Nominate them to be an American Graduate Champion, or take the pledge for yourself!