Jones receives Joseph Wilson Boone '31 History Award

Jessica LeAnne Jones was named as recipient of the 2007 Joseph Wilson Boone '31 History Award during the recent Young Harris College Honors Night Ceremony, held Monday, April 23. Jessica is the daughter of Jerry and Lois Rich of Blairsville, Ga., and the granddaughter of Dallas and Janie Jones, also of Blairsville.

The Joseph Wilson Boone '31 History Award goes each year to an outstanding history student. This year, for the first time since this award was established, students participated in an essay contest to be eligible for the award. This award was established by Mr. Boone's grandson, Clifton Charles Hamner of Charlottesville, Virginia, in honor of his grandfather.

Boone, long-time editor and publisher of the Wilkinson County News in Irwinton, Ga., was born August 8, 1912, in Toomsboro, Ga. He established the Swampland Opera House in Toomsboro in 1975. Boone was an honor roll student at Young Harris College, vice-president of his class, a member of the intercollegiate Debate Team, a member of the intramural basketball team and a member of Phi Chi Fraternity.