On Wednesday, April 26, LT. Gov. Jenean Hampton visited Russellville Junior/Senior High School. Following her address, the Ambassadors provided a glimpse at what life is like as a student at Russellville Junior/Senior High School. The Stevenson Elementary fifth grade students remained on campus and transitioned right into the Fifth Grade Transition Program.

An invitation letter was presented to the students prior to the event. It stated: “To the Russellville High School Class of 2024: Greetings from the Russellville Student Ambassadors! As a result of your accomplishments and continued commitment to academic achievement, you are invited to extend your visit next Wednesday, April 26, for an official welcome to Panther Nation. Each year the fifth graders are invited to the campus for a transition day designed and conducted by the Russellville Student Ambassadors. Sincerely, The Russellville Student Ambassadors.”

The following groups of the RJSHS Ambassadors assisted with the Transition: 

Sixth Grade Ambassadors-Tour Guides: Aisha Dowlen, Shawn Steele, Carleigh Phillips, Mateah Black, and Luci Suiter;

Athletics: Jaylyn McMurray, Loreal Chaney, Hunter Armistead, Gram Humphries, and Brooklyn Ray. 

The students received colored folders correlating to their assigned groups.  This program is created and led by actual students and includes the following sessions: Sixth Grade 101; Panther Guidelines for Success; Successful Student Strategies; The Athletic Experience; and Excellence in the Fine Arts. The visit concluded with a question and answer session also led by students.