The Hi-Steppers are, front, returning Hi-Stepper Genevieve Walker of Vicksburg, captain, Vicksburg High School; middle row from left, returning Hi-Stepper Khadejah Beasley of Jackson, Callaway High School; returning Hi-Stepper Porsha Gatson of Vicksburg, Warren Central High School; returning Hi-Stepper Malorie Gibson of Florence, Florence High School; Shelby Byrd of Florence, Florence High School; returning Hi-Stepper China Maxwell of Vicksburg., Vicksburg High School and Kasey Kimery of Pearl, Pearl High School; back, Alyssa Vernon of Richland, Richland High School; Courtney Ederington of Vicksburg, Warren Central High School; Anney Pearson of Brandon, Northwest Rankin High School; Sarah Thames of Pearl, Pearl High School; Brooke Vernon of Richland, Richland High School; Xiandria Long of Brandon, Northwest Rankin High School; La’Tristia Scott of Jackson, Wingfield High School; Brianne Johnston of Pearl, Pearl High School and Kaylee Scroggins of Brandon, Hartfield Academy.
For more than 60 years the Hinds Hi-Steppers have upheld a history of excellence serving as one of the oldest precision dance lines in the nation. They have performed for audiences across the United States, Canada and Europe. No group in the U.S. has received more invitations to nationally televised bowl games, professional football games, or national parades than the Hi-Steppers. The Hi-Steppers are still a favorite today as they perform at football games, exhibitions, parades, and community and charitable events. Known as Mississippi’s Goodwill Ambassadors, the dancers have given their time and energy to many worthy causes.