Kathryn Pinkston-Worthy, Prancing J-Sette Sponsor, 1997-Present

Kathryn Pinkston-Worthy is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. She is a graduate of Provine High School where she was the first black drum major in school history. Mrs. Worthy received the Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with honors and Master of Business Administration from Jackson State University. While a student at Jackson State University, she was a member of the Prancing J-Settes Dance Line for four years, two of which she served as the captain of the group.

Mrs. Worthy is noted for assisting with the choreography of routines, teaching various marches, and costume design. Under her direction, the Prancing J-Settes are performing at a very high level, with precise execution of fast difficulty, exciting, and flamboyant moves that grab the crowd’s attention at each performance.

In 1998, Mrs. Worthy was honored by Jackson, Mississippi City Council for being an outstanding citizen in the city of Jackson and the State of Mississippi for contributions as director of the Prancing J-Settes. Also, under her leadership, in 1999 and 2000, the Prancing J-Settes were selected as “Dance Troupe of the Year.”

Mrs. Worthy is the mother of one son R. Edward Worthy, II. As student at Blackburn Middle School, Edward received his first saxophone lesson under Renardo Murray, when he was employed at Blackburn Middle School.