Kosciusko senior Thomas Brunt is among 16 Mississippi students who have been named Lindy Callahan Scholar-Athletes for 2018 by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.
The honorees — one boy and one girl from high schools in each of the MHSAA’s eight geographical districts — were chosen for their athletic and academic accomplishments and their participation in extracurricular activities. The selections were made by a committee of MHSAA partners and school administrators from students nominated by their schools.
Brunt was nominated by Kosciusko soccer coach Greg Cooper. “His leadership has made a positive impact on our soccer team and I have no doubt that this will continue in future endeavors,” Cooper said in his nomination letter.
Brunt has competed in cross country, soccer and tennis for Kosciusko.
The scholar-athletes receive $1,500 scholarships for college. They will be honored at a banquet April 16 in Jackson.
Other Lindy Callahan scholar-athletes are Aaron Goldman of Amory, Macy Milane Moore of Corinth, Bryce Brock of Lewisburg, Savannah Grace Pipkin of Hickory Flat, Davin Kennedy of O'Bannon, Mary Margaret Weeks of Cleveland Central, Alexandra Bowen of Neshoba Central, Kimberton Mai of Laurel, Haven Howell of West Jones, Jeremiah Kaler of Northwest Rankin, Parker Grogan of St. Andrews's, Bryson Brister of Loyd Star, Mallory Smith of North Pike, Noah Harris of Oak Grove and Kamryn Clymer of Picayune.
The scholarship was named for Lindy Callahan, who played football at Meridian High School and Ole Miss before a 40-yard career as at a coach and athletic director at Gulfport High School. He is a member of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
