High Schools – Page 10

Washington Early College Salutatorian Naaija Muhammad to Study Psychology at Amherst College

talkupaps24 May 20140

Naaija Azza Muhammad’s high school career has been marked by outstanding academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities, including Glee Club, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, sectional leader of the choral ensemble, and soccer manager. Naajia has chosen Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts for her post high school studies. She has been offered the King’s College Presidential Scholarship […]

Future Dermatologist Brittany Monique Crawford is the Valedictorian for Booker T. Washington High School of Health Sciences and Nutrition

talkupaps24 May 20140

Robert Frost once wrote “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before i sleep…” as Valedictorian Brittany Crawford reflects on the words of one of her favorite poets, she understands just how far she has to go. After graduating from high school, she must […]

Washington High School of Health and Science’s Salutatorian is Agnes Scott Bound

talkupaps24 May 20140

Growing up with parents from a different country could have posed many challenges for this inner-city youth, but Elizabeth Teryima Ouleymatou Ushi has an enduring spirit. Hard work and determination have helped Elizabeth overcome a myriad of obstacles that could have deterred her from succeeding. At an early age, she was taught that education […]

Crim Open Campus is first APS high school class of 2014 to graduate

talkupaps24 May 20140

by Leslie Rivera, Communications Officer lrivera@atlanta.k12.ga.us Atlanta Public School students from the New Crim Open Campus High School became the district’s first graduating class of 2014. Students received their diplomas Friday May 23 at Atlanta’s Civic Center. Crim helps to ensure the success of students who may find it difficult, for various reasons, to reach […]

Douglass High Valedictorian Jamariel Hobbs Headed to Emory

talkupaps23 May 20140

Jamariel Hobbs is excited to be selected as valedictorian of Frederick Douglass High School. His talents and strengths as an exemplar and well-rounded student are exhibited not only at school, but away from school as well. Amazingly, Jamariel taught himself Spanish, Japanese and guitar through a combination of books and music. He commends the teachers, […]

APS announces 2014 graduation and rehearsal schedules

talkupaps14 Jan 20140

Atlanta Public Schools 2014 Graduation & Rehearsal Schedule GRADUATION SCHEDULE ~ May 23 – 25, 2014 Friday, May 23, 2014 4:00 p.m. – Crim High School 6:00 p.m. – CSK/B.E.S.T. High Schools 8:00 p.m. – Douglass High School Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. – Grady High School 12:00 p.m. – Washington High School 3:00 […]

South Atlanta Health and Medical Sciences’ Annual Emory Pipeline Pinning Ceremony

talkupaps15 Nov 20130

South Atlanta Health and Medical Sciences held its annual Emory Pipeline Pinning Ceremony to celebrate students and mentors participating in the Emory Pipeline program. Emory Pipeline is a mentorship program that offers sophomore students an opportunity to be paired with a mentor from Emory University for the remaining three years of high school. Sixteen students […]

Maynard H. Jackson High School Authorized as International Baccalaureate World School!

talkupaps14 Jun 20130

On May 28, 2013, Maynard Jackson High School became a newly authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School! Maynard Jackson is the second high school in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) to offer an IB Programme, and the first IB courses will be offered to rising juniors and seniors this fall. Maynard Jackson began the rigorous authorization […]

APS Graduates Earn over $100 Million in Scholarships, Boasting Largest Number of Gates Scholars in State

talkupaps10 Jun 20130

During the month of May, Atlanta Public Schools hosted commencement ceremonies for each of its 10 high school campuses. Over the course of a week, the district proudly welcomed into the alumni ranks, nearly 2,000 graduates from throughout the city. Parents and friends in attendance were treated to reflective speeches by seniors who spoke of overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities […]

Congratulations Class of 2013

talkupaps30 May 20130