Wednesday, November 24,2021
dawsonnews.com I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I 7A
FFA, 4H students report success in competitions
Staff reports
The students in the Dawson
County FFA and 4H programs
have been hard at work partici
pating in several competitions
and have placed in many of the
events they’ve competed in.
According to DCHS FFA
(Future Farmers of America)
Advisor Keith Pankey, students
in the FFA program recently
competed in AG sales, farm
business management and
employability skills on Tuesday
Nov. 9. The Dawson County
students placed fifth in AG
sales, ninth in farm business
management and sixth in their
bracket in employability skills.
“The kids worked hard at
each event,” Pankey said. “The
‘Awesome’ that is Dawson is
working hard this year.”
Younger students in the
school system have also been
participating in 4H events and
report success, according to
parent Greg Baloga.
Olivia Graham from the
Dawson County 4H group
recently participated in the
Photo courtesy of Keith Pankey
Students in the Dawson County FFA program recently com
pete in AG sales, farm business management and employ-
ability skills.
Eastanollee Stephens County Both Graham and fellow stu-
Blue Ribbon challenge, placing dent Emily Cox also placed in
second in British Breed Class, showmanship.
Photo courtesy of Greg Baloga
Dawson County 4H member Olivia Graham recently placed
second in British Breed Class in the Eastanollee Stephens
County Blue Ribbon challenge.
The kids worked hard at each event.
The 'Awesome' that is Dawson is
working hard this year.'
Keith Pankey
Future Farmers of America Advisor
FROM 1A
Gibbs
“I have thoroughly enjoyed
working with our 1 Dawson team
to achieve advances in our opera
tional and instructional practices
that have been recognized state
wide,” Gibbs said in the release.
“Together, we have been able to
accomplish so much during some
very difficult times.”
In the release, Gibbs said that
the challenges presented to the
school system by the COVID-19
pandemic showed how well the
entire school system team and
the community can pull together.
Because of this, he said that he is
sure that the school system will
continue to thrive after he retires.
“While it was not always easy,
it was the collective commitment
to the children of Dawson
County that allowed us to
achieve great progress,” Gibbs
said in the release. “I am confi
dent that, because of the systems
and supports that have been
established, the student focused
work of the district will continue
after my departure.”
The release said that, between
now and May, Gibbs will com
plete his service as superinten
dent by helping to make his tran
sition out as seamless as possible.
“There is still much to be done
before I leave, including making
sure that the district continues on
its course of excellence and cre
ating a smooth transition for my
replacement,” Gibbs said in the
release. “Be assured that I am
committed to making this hap
pen.”
Gibbs told the DCN that the
Board of Education will be
deciding on the process of select
ing a new superintendent in the
following weeks, but that they
should have more than enough
time to find the best fit for the
job.
“I made my retirement plans
known early to ensure the BOE
had adequate time to find a new
leader and transition them in to
minimize any disruption to our
schools,” Gibbs said.
Gibbs said that his wife
Stefanie Gibbs, who is also on
staff in the Dawson County
School System as the high
school’s graduation coach, will
also be retiring in May, and that
they are both are planning to fin
ish their service well before
enjoying their much-deserved
retirement together.
“We have served children for
nearly three decades and want to
finish strong,” Gibbs told the
DCN. “My main goal at this
point is to continue supporting
our team and ensure a smooth
transition with the next superin
tendent.”
Gibbs added that, after retiring,
he plans to enjoy travel and golf.
In the release, Gibbs thanked
the Dawson County Board of
Education for their trust and con
fidence in him and said that he is
confident that the board members
will continue to put the students
first as they continue to work for
the district.
“It has been my honor to serve
as your school superintendent,”
Gibbs said in the release.
“During my time here I have
built friendships that will last a
lifetime. I wish each of you con
tinued success.”
Gibbs told the DCN that he is
grateful to the community for the
support they have given him over
the past eight years and that he
looks forward to seeing what’s
next for the school system.
“I want the Dawson communi
ty to know how grateful I am for
the confidence and trust they
have placed in me these past
eight years,” Gibbs said. “My
main goal has always been to
provide a safe learning environ
ment and continually look for
ways to expand educational
opportunities for our children. I
look forward to all that will be
accomplished in Dawson County
in the coming years.”
FROM 1A
Cheer
“These girls were
extremely coachable and
were able to adjust to
changes,” Fleming said.
“When we were
announced to the floor, we
had amazing energy thanks
to our fans who made the
trip to Macon. They were
loud throughout the routine
and motivated the girls. We
hit our best routine of the
year when we needed it the
most. We knew we could
not have done more.”
Seniors Jaida Everett
and Caroline Cranford
were recognized at the
event as all-state cheer
leaders, with Cranford
awarded a scholarship as
the first runner-up for indi
vidual cheerleader of the
year.
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