• Emily Kisor of Dalton graduated from Brenau University in Gainesville with a bachelor of science degree in middle grades education, graduating cum laude with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.74 and also with honors. She was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester with an average of at least 3.6.
• Clinton Mitchell Davis, son of Jim and Kathleen Davis of Dalton, was named to the merit list at Gainesville State College for the spring 2009 semester. Students must attain a 3.5 grade point average or higher with between nine and 15 semester credit hours of academic work to be named to the list. Davis is studying pre-medicine.
• Landon Hair, son of Bryan and Donna Hair of Dalton, was named to the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society at the University of Tennessee. Phi Sigma Theta recognizes undergraduates who have high academic achievements.
• Brittany M. Taylor of Dalton graduated with a bachelor of arts in history from Georgia College & State University.
• Benjamin Miles Watts, son of Benjamin M. Watts Sr. and Kathryn W. Watts of Tunnel Hill, received a bachelor of arts with a major in criminal justice/history at Roanoke College in Salem, Va.
• Bethany McGuire, a senior early childhood education major at the University of West Georgia, was named to the dean’s list with a 4.0 grade point average for the spring semester. She was also inducted into Rho Lambda, the national sorority leadership recognition society. Membership in Rho Lambda is available only to those who have exhibited the highest qualities of leadership and service to their Greek community and sorority. McGuire has served as treasurer and president of Phi Mu sorority. She is the daughter of Steve and Teresa McGuire of Rocky Face.
• Several area students graduated from the University of West Georgia in May. Receiving degrees from Dalton were Bradley Ernest Campbell, with a bachelor of arts in history; Amanda Erin Hackney, with a bachelor of science in criminology; Lauren Michelle Mariney, with a bachelor of arts in mass communications; Michael David Powers, with a bachelor of arts in chemistry; and Catherine M Smith Scott, with a bachelor degree in nursing. From Rocky Face were Maria Angeles Alvarez, with a bachelor of arts in psychology; Franklin Zane Dobbins, with a bachelor of arts in German; Anna-Maria Eve Hohol, with a master of education in speech pathology; Fernando Izaguirre-Rodriguez, with a bachelor degree in nursing; and Andrew Hollis Nuckolls, with a bachelor of science in political science. Sequoyah Kunique Mack of Tunnel Hill received a bachelor degree in nursing.
• Students named to the dean’s list at the University of West Georgia for the spring 2009 semester had to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 and carry at least 12 semester hours. Named to the dean’s list from Dalton were Shequitia Sharinel Davis, Megan Elizabeth Dodson, Alyssa Jana LaCole Johnson, Kim Chi Lorberbaum, Lauren Michelle Mariney, Kristen Nicole Oliver, Hannah Kirsten Ridley and Chrisley Lemara Thomas. Also on the list were Kali Rae Ratcliff of Cohutta; Melissa Meghan Hart, Bethany Nicole McGuire and Andrew Hollis Nuckolls of Rocky Face; and Rebekah Nicole Dean of Varnell.
• Adam M. Jones of Chatsworth was named to the merit list for the spring 2009 semester at Darton College. Part-time students who earn a 3.4 grade point average or higher are named to the list.
• Three Tunnel Hill residents graduated from Valdosta State University in May. They are Jennifer Ashley Carroll, with a bachelor of science in education for middle grades education; Allison Ann Crawford, with an education specialist in instructional technology; and Rebecca Elizabeth Hardinger, with a bachelor of fine arts in interior design.
Several local students were named to the dean’s list at Valdosta State University for the spring 2009 semester. To make the dean's list, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and must have a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 with at least nine hours of course work. The students are Kimberly Anne Baker of Cohutta, Nakita Dziegielewski of Dalton and Rebecca Elizabeth Hardinger of Tunnel Hill.
• Dalton resident Rebecca Pacheco, a student at the Whitfield Career Academy, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Food and Beverage Service during the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference recently in Kansas City, Mo. The certificate was awarded in 86 occupational and leadership areas at the conference. It was earned by achieving a score defined by industry, based on contest standards designed by industry representatives.
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Dalton schools budget draws almost $2 million from reserves
Dalton School Superintendent Jim Hawkins, left, speaks as board of education members Danny Crutchfield and Rick Fromm listen during a six-hour board meeting retreat. Matt Hamilton/The Daily Citizen
Dalton Public Schools Superintendent Jim Hawkins said he’s no longer expecting a big economic bounce back to solve the school system’s budget concerns.
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Northwest students place high, take tech to next level
Several Northwest Whitfield High School students placed high in the Sequoyah Regional Georgia Educational Technology Fair.
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Dalton student on GPS May Court
Christian Bryant of Dalton has been elected to the May Court at Girls Preparatory School and will serve as crown bearer to the May Queen during the May Day festivities in April.
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Northwest Whitfield High School Sweetheart Court
Northwest Whitfield High School's Tip Off Club hosted the 2012 Sweetheart Dance at the school recently.
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Art student’s work on exhibition
Gary Sanchez Soto will represent Murray County High School in “An Artistic Discovery: The Congressional Art Competition” at the Derrell C. Roberts Library on the campus of Dalton State College.
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Professor to speak on the Oscars during 'Lunch & Learn' program
Jonathan Lampley, assistant professor of English at Dalton State, will present “The Oscars: Winners, Losers, and Weird Moments” in the College’s James E. Brown Center, room 105, on Feb. 15 from noon to 1 p.m.
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Local high schools recognized for AP classes, exams
State School Superintendent John Barge named several local high schools as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools.
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The Perfect Polish
Cosmetology and Skills U.S.A. at North Murray High School recently sponsored a community service project in which Donna Blankenship’s students gave manicures to the residents of the Murray County Senior Center.
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MCHS accepts letterman's jacket
James “William” Butler’s family presented his letterman’s jacket to Murray County High School Principal Gina Linder during halftime of a varsity boys’ basketball game recently. The jacket, which has a “1962 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP” patch on it, will be displayed in the school’s trophy case. Presenting the jacket to Linder were Butler’s nieces, Chloe Brown and Ashley Strong; his wife, Patsy Butler; his daughter, Robin Baggett; and his grandchildren, Jaden and Janna Baggett.
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Mountain Creek Academy honors December teacher of the month
English teacher Jennifer Weninger (center) was selected by her peers as December’s Teacher of the Month at Mountain Creek Academy. Principal Paula Martin (right) and Curriculum Instructor Facilitator/Counselor Jennifer Lents presented her with the award.
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Mountain Creek Academy honors December staff of the month
Mountain Creek Academy Lisa Sanford, center, accepts a certificate from Principal Paula Martin and Counselor Jennifer Lents (left) as she is recognized with a December Staff of the Month award. Sanford has worked at Mountain Creek for 12 years.
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Med students visit Murray High
In December, students from Murray County High School and North Murray High School were invited to meet with fourth-year medical students Allen Ligon of Augusta and Heath Petty, an MCHS graduate.
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Gladden honors December student of the month
Joey Ecklebarger is the December 2011 Gladden Middle School Student of the Month. Joey is motivated and puts forth great effort in all classes. His behavior and attitude towards school, other students and teachers is also outstanding. Sean Hammond, Joey’s social studies teacher says of Joey, “He is great to have on our team.”
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Coker honors students for Week 14 good behavior
As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students that follow the school expectations are recognized each week for their Great Behavior.
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Gladden students use Facebook in lessons
Gladden Middle School eighth-grader Shaley Stafford shows her Facebook page model on the book “Alice in Wonderland.” Eighth grade reading teacher Keith Rollins had his students choose a book from the library to do a book report on. However, this was not an ordinary book report. After the students read their book, they were to do their report by making a Facebook page about their book.
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