From left, Jennifer Davis, director of choral activities for Starkville High School, stands with theater teacher Trisha Jordan, right, and senior Kylin Ellis, who was recently honored for his success at the International Thespian Festival held in June at Indiana University. Ellis, an award-winning member of the SHS Thespian Troupe, received a call-back as a top scorer for the annual Showcase event as well as a perfect score for his contrasting monologue performance. Courtesy of Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District