Sisters Mackenzie and Morgan Ross, of Meridian, were honored for their academic achievements and leadership during Honors Day 2017 at the University of Alabama. Mackenzie, a public relations and political science double major, was selected as the Outstanding Senior. Morgan, a metallurgical and materials engineering major with minors mechanical engineering, computer based honors, and mathematics, was selected as the Outstanding Sophomore. Proud parents are Jim and Cindy Ross, of Meridian. The girls were homeschooled and participated in Distinguished Young Women during high school.