SR1 C.O.O.L.™ Zone Scott County Scholar Accepted To Mississippi State University for Fall 2026 Semester

Forest, MS – A Forest High School senior will be packing her bags and heading to Mississippi State University to begin her college career next fall.

SR1 C.O.O.L.™ Zone Scholar Katelyn Phillips announced Friday, September 12, during the Forest High School Homecoming game that she plans to attend the university located in Starkville, Mississippi after being accepted to the university.

Phillips said she plans to major in pre-med while attending MSU.

Phillips also served on the 2025-2026 Forest High School Homecoming Court as a senior maid.

Katelyn’s achievement is a testament to her hard work, determination, and involvement in SR1 programs, including:

• C.O.O.L.™ Zone ACT Workshop

• Pre-College Overnight Camp Experience - Mississippi State University

• SR1 C.O.O.L.™ Zone 5K

We are so proud of Katelyn and can’t wait to see all she will accomplish as she pursues her dream of becoming a doctor. Her success reflects the mission of SR1—to prepare every scholar for college, career, and life.

Please join us in congratulating Katelyn on this exciting milestone!

For more information about SR1 and its programs, visit www.sr1tech.org.

About SR1

SR1 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education, workforce development, and community health across Mississippi. Through innovative programs like SR1 C.O.O.L. ™ Zone, SR1 empowers students and families with the tools they need to succeed.