Name: Devontae Carter Grade: 7th Grade School: Sylvan Hills Middle School Devontae Carter is our Spotlight Student from Sylvan Hills Middle School. Devontae is a 7th grade student returning for his second year as a Golden Bear. His team of teachers from last year and this year strongly recommended that we recognize him due to […]
Name: Ashley Dungey Grade: 5th Grade School: Deerwood Academy Ashley Dungey is currently a 5th grader in Dr. Huff’s class at Deerwood Academy. In addition to being a star student, Ashley enjoys drawing, writing, reading, and learning about new and innovative technology. But, what truly sets Ashley apart is her desire to give to others. She has a true understanding of the meaning […]
Name: Adrian Artary Grade: 12th Grade School: Therrell High School- Law, Government,& Public Policy Robert Frost once said, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Adrian Artary, a Senior at Therrell High School- Law, Government & Public Policy, says he lives by this quote as it sums up his journey to […]
Name: Elizabeth Ushi Grade: 11th Grade School: Booker T. Washington High School- Health Sciences & Nutrition Elizabeth Ushi is an 11th grader at Booker T. Washington High School- Health Sciences & Nutrition. Elizabeth’s teachers describe her as a dedicated and hard working student. Time and time again, she has proven to be a take-charge person who is able to successfully complete her work […]
Name: Rodney Hill Grade: 12th Grade School: Washington High School- Banking, Finance & Investment A wise man once stated that, “There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” In eighteen short years of life Rodney Hill has endured […]
Name: Liza Wemakor Grade: 11th Grade School: Washington High School- Early College Liza Wemakor is a Junior at Booker T. Washington High School-Early College. She also participates in the dual-enrollment program at Georgia State University. Liza has held the highest rank at her high school for three consecutive years, and her classmates and teachers commend her for her eloquence and academic prowess. But, Ms. Wemakor’s worth […]
Name: Nadia Beavers Grade: 5th Grade School: Gideons Elementary Have you ever seen a child always with a book in their hand reading? Let me paint the picture of this phenomenal student who always finds the time throughout the school day to read just for fun. She is reading on a sixth grade level and […]
Name: Karin Wilksa Grade: 8th School: Inman Middle Karin transferred to Inman from Finland this school year, and placed 2nd in the Georgia State Technology Fair on March 9. Karin and Max Nevins, an Inman 7th grader, were among 700 participants from around the state. Karin’s multimedia project from math class won 2nd place in […]
Name: Brandon Anderson Grade: Kindergarten School: Bethune Elementary Brandon Anderson is a well-rounded student who comes to school ready to learn each and every day. He is self motivated, independent, and is always focused on the learning task, so it comes as no surprise that his teacher absolutely loves having him in class. His favorite statement is “Learning is […]
Name: Divine Butts Grade: 12th Grade School: Jackson High Divine is looking forward to high school graduation in the spring and attending Syracuse University with a full scholarship in the fall. As a student at Maynard Jackson, she is an active member of the National Honors Society, National Beta Club, Posse Scholar, head captain of […]