By T. Scott Boatright
New Lincoln Preparatory School graduate Jordan Williams gave it his all, turning in the necessary effort and work, plus a little more, to earn LPS Class of 2025 valedictorian honors, concluding his high school career with a 4.63 grade point average.
Williams, who lives in Spearsville, is the son of Karren Williams and the late Steven Thompson.
“Latario Loyd and Jason Williams became father figures to Jordan after his dad passed away,” said LPS Acting CEO/Executive Director Dr. Crystal Washington. “Jordan has been a proud member of the Grambling/Lincoln Prep family since first grade, an experience that has shaped him into the person he is today.
“Throughout his journey, he has built amazing friendships, growth through challenges, and learned the true value of community. Jordan has enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cherishing every moment and creating new memories that will last a lifetime.”
President of the Student Government Association and member of Lincoln Prep’s Beta Club (National Honor Society), Williams credits that value of community in shaping the success he’s had on his journey to becoming the school’s valedictorian.
“I would really just say building a connection with the faculty members around me,” Williams said. “Because being connected with your teachers and things like that is your biggest help, honestly. No matter whether you think you need help or not, those are the people that help you succeed. They want you to succeed.
“And I realized that early on — that if I wanted to succeed, then I needed someone who could guide me in the right direction.”
Williams is set to enroll at Jackson State University on a full scholarship in the fall to major in elementary education K-6.
“I’m probably going to specialize in English,” Williams said of his future teaching career.
He believes that the biggest thing from Lincoln Prep he’ll take with him as he prepares to enter is the same thing that led to his high school success.
“Lincoln Prep taught me how to network myself — how to connect with other people no matter where I’m from,” Williams said. “So, I know that building those connections with all of the new people that I’m going to be around, that will help me develop more in college and learn a few more things.”
