Jaidon Venzant, a 2026 graduate of Jonesboro-Hodge High School, has been named the recipient of the first annual “Coach Tate” Memorial Scholarship Award. 

The scholarship has been established in honor of 2018 Jonesboro-Hodge High School graduate and former Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School Coach, Tay’Vionne Tate, who tragically lost his life in 2025 in an automobile accident.

“Congratulations to Jaidon. In honor of a legacy of leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence, your hard work, perseverance, and determination inspire us all. The future is yours – keep reaching for it!” – Tate Scholarship Committee