Kirklyn Johnson's parents were told he might never speak a word, but twenty years later, he stood in front of thousands to sing the National Anthem at MSU's 2026 graduation ceremony.
Twin brothers Kirk and Kirklyn were diagnosed with non-verbal autism at three years old, but their parents, Shae and Stan Johnson, refused to let a medical diagnosis define the limits of their boys’ lives.
Read their story 🔗 https://t.co/GYdWgDadUu
We are so proud of Jaz and all she has accomplished as a Lady Warrior.
Notable accomplishments:
4 Final Fours
2023 State Runner Up
2025 State Champion
4x All division
3x All State Tournament Team
MAC North All-Star
NEMBCA All-Star
2026 1-5A Defensive MVP
East Mississippi Signee
Pontotoc’s Jazmine Cuellar and Tupelo’s Brody Wilson have been voted Daily Journal Athletes of the Week for March 16-21.. #djpreps https://t.co/Ixvm8rXads