Century Resident Maliki Haynes Earns Top Honor Marine Graduate Distinction At Parris Island

June 19, 2026

A Northview High graduate has achieved one of the top honors at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina.

Lance Cpl. Maliki M. Haynes of Century was recognized as the Honor Graduate for Mike Company, Platoon 3044, during a graduation ceremony held on Thursday at the depot.

The distinction of Honor Graduate is awarded to the recruit who demonstrates outstanding performance, leadership, and endurance throughout the rigorous 13-week recruit training cycle.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the new Marines graduating,” Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island officials stated in an announcement. “You’ve earned the title through hard work, discipline, and determination. Welcome to the Corps!”

Haynes’ recruitment was handled by the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Pensacola.

He is a 2023 Northview graduate. Haynes played football for the Chiefs during his senior year. In Northview’s run to the state championship game, Haynes had a late one-handed reception in the playoffs against Union County to seal a win, and a key 70-yard interception return against Blountstown.

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13 Responses to “Century Resident Maliki Haynes Earns Top Honor Marine Graduate Distinction At Parris Island”

  1. Adsup on June 20th, 2026 9:59 am

    Congratulations Lcpl! What an achievement you made. Fantastic job done.Thank you for your service & personally for a job well done. You will go far!!!!

  2. Proud neighbor in McDavid Fl on June 19th, 2026 10:26 pm

    Congratulations!!!! Proud of you

  3. bob c on June 19th, 2026 8:11 pm

    Semper Fi, Marine …. Your community is Very Proud of you and your Oath to the USA. Wishing you an Amazing Career. Many Thanks to your Family. USA-USA-USA

  4. Bill on June 19th, 2026 3:54 pm

    Big congratulations to you —Semper Fi–. Outstanding job!

  5. BigJim on June 19th, 2026 1:04 pm

    Congratulation, Lance Cpl. Haynes! Thank you for serving our great nation!

  6. D. Flowers on June 19th, 2026 11:18 am

    Congratulations, LCPL Haynes. Well done!

  7. derek on June 19th, 2026 9:13 am

    Congratulations Maliki and thank you for your promise and sacrifice to protect and defend our country! Safe travels Marine!

  8. Lifendason on June 19th, 2026 8:46 am

    Awesome, congrats young man and thank you for your service! I know your mom and dad are very pround of you.

  9. A retired Navy Veteran on June 19th, 2026 8:10 am

    Congratulations Devil Dog! This old squid wishes you well in your future career!
    Ooh rah!

  10. Jeannie Page on June 19th, 2026 7:55 am

    Congratulations young man. You make your community Proud. Thank you for your service!!

  11. James on June 19th, 2026 7:22 am

    Congratulations, outstanding job.

  12. Sharon and Gene on June 19th, 2026 6:54 am

    Congratulations! Proud of you!!

  13. Proud Neighbor in Flomaton on June 19th, 2026 2:10 am

    Congratulations!!





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