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PAGE 4A - FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS - W»dn*«d«y, March 17,2004 College notes Max Franks and Gregory Stone ...of Cumming received honors for academic achievement at Middle Georgia College for fall semester 2003. Max Franks of Cumming was named to the dean's list. To attain the dean’s list, a student must make a grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 while maintain ing a full academic load. Gregory Stone of Cumming was named to the merit's list. To attain the meritfs list, a student must make a grade point average of at least 3.5 of a possible 4.0 while carrying less than a full academic load. Georgia College & State University ... in Milledgeville announced that Jennifer Jacobs, Jason Marshall. Kristin Norwood and Brittany Thompson, all of Cumming, were named to the fall 2003 dean's list. To be selected for the dean's list, a student must earn a minimum 3.2 grade point average on 12 or more hours of work attempted for the semester and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Cumming resident Erin Campbell was named to the Georgia College & State University President’s List for fall semester. To be selected for the Atlanta to host educational summit The city of Atlanta will be one of only seven sites across America where the U.S. Department of Education will hold regional high school summits as part of the federal Preparing America's Future High School Initiative (PAF-HSI). The summit is scheduled for March 26-27 at the Downtown Hilton at 255 Courtland St. in Atlanta. in October 2003. U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige launched the PAF-HSI program in order to address the significant challenges that face contemporary high schools. The initiative encourages leaders at the state and local levels to create educational Heavenly Dove Christian Books and Gifts, Inc. Serving Our Community for Over 10 Years 433 Canton Hwy. (Hwy. 20 West, beside CVS) Cumming, Ga (770) 844-9878 A CELEBRATE THE PASSOVErI ■ THE WAY JESUS DID! I B Gary Price with Yachad Ministries I B will be at New Life Church of God I B on Sunday March 21st ■ B in the AM & PM Services! I ■ Israel, the Church, and the End-Time ■ B Prophetic Scriptures will he presented ■ at 10:30am and "Jesus in the Passover" ■ will he presented at s:3opm. For more information please call (706) 265 3811 . I B New Life is located at ■ B 1508 Highway 53 East I B Dawsonville, GA 30534 ■ President's List, a student must earn a 4.0 grade point average on 12 or more hours of work attempted for the semester. Andrew Martin Huesing ...of Cumming was named to North Greenville College's fall 2003 dean’s list. A student must have a 3.5 grade point average for the semester to be honored. North Greenville College is in Tigerville, S.C. Mark Larson ...of Cumming was named to the fall 2003 semester dean’s list of Emory College. Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have a 3.8 grade point average to be named to the dean’s list. Larson is the son of Cullen Chester Larson and Alola M. Larson. Richard Yonkofski Jr. ...of Cumming was inducted into the Mercer University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society in Macon. Phi Eta Sigma invites freshman of good character who have at least a 3.75 grade point average to join the organization. Yonkofski is a freshman chemistry major. A 2003 graduate of Covenant Christian Academy, he is the son of Richard and Valerie Yonkofski. opportunities that will fully prepare American students for success in further educa tion and training, as future members of a highly skilled U.S. workforce. A major component of the program will be a series of seven regional high school summits to help state teams work through and cre ate short- and long-term plans for improving high school education and meet ing the vision of the No Child Left Behind Act. The Atlanta summit will include individuals working at all levels of education from the following states: Georgia. Alabama. Florida. Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina. South Carolina, and Tennessee -‘■MBH (a T ? [JA & L Antiques OUL i Ml and ‘J j, We () Jf er Real Antiques, At Realistic Prices W //J Full Service Interior Decorating & Antique | « Home Accessories. Wedgewood. I fl Lenox & Vintage Glassware Bfl Isl Purchase One Hour of Decorating B | mW Services and Receive an Hour Free jf/fl B 770-887-5320 V Wendy Keenan Cell: 770-317-7479 ’ Circa Style Larry Kohn ■JA A L "“V, *575 Dahlonega Hwy • Highway 9 North "* Cumming 30040 Hours: Monday by Appt. Tues Sat 10:00 6:30 yk y EDUCATION Southern Staircase honors STAR students From Staff Reports On Jan. 16. Susan Hoffman from Southern Staircase, one of Vickery Creek Elementary School’s Partners in Education, hosted a Fifth Grade Semester Honors Breakfast. At this celebration students who earned all A's on their first semester report cards were honored with breakfast for themselves and their par ents. Students also received certificates of achievement for dedication to their studies. At the end of the celebra tion, two students were also recognized as STAR students for their outstanding accom plishments. Fifth grade team teachers recognized Adam Bettis and Kendra Cowart (pictured) as STAR students for their involvement beyond the school setting in addition 1 -" I MS'<*3 Each chief state school offi cer. working with his or her respective governor, will choose a team to attend the regional event. The summit will be an intense two-day event featur ing national and regional experts presenting data and discussing the key elements FIRST CALL 770-781-HELP (4357) Emergency help line for Forsyth County. O T" i StßKfcf Os IMTf p WAY I to their premier scholastic achievement. Both students received plaques for this honor. First semester honor roll (all A's) students include Kaitlin Burchett, Colton Cloud, John Taylor, Sara Tricarico, Ashlyn Archer, Austin Bartsch, Cara Bishop, Taylor Jakovich, John Jarrard, David Nahabedian, Taylor Applegate, Clark Mills, Megan Pepe, Lauren Richards, Kayla Bagwell, Haley Mclntosh, Jamie Naegele, Mackenzie Sloan, Nichole Teal, Adam Bettis, Rachel Ness, Chelsea Reid, Jacob Royal, Kalin Wade, Ashton Woodall, Will Brewer, Courtney Causey, Katherine Davis, Eliza Henner, Watson Hess. Jake Kersey, Suanne Pinkard, Alex Rinn and Danielle Torquato. Sawnee Elementary's Spelling Bee cham pion is Hallie Dankewich. Sawnee Elementary con ducted its school spelling bee and sent Hallie to the county competition to represent the school. Photo/Submitted needed to help states and communities launch a new wave of high school improvement. For more information please E-mail the U.S. Department of Education at HighSchools@ed.gov. Meet Thomas Kinkade ■ B®B™Hi HMBfl ..4 * * I T-kF . ffA/yjwiHh &az4o/it &d/ezy Dont Miss This Rare Opportunity To Meet America's Most Beloved Artist Customers who purchase a new limited edition canvas in 2004 will receive: - 2 tickets to this exciting event. - Hear Thom’s inspiring message. - Have your canvas certificate signed. - Purchase special event merchandise. - Support World Vision charity. - A special signature & remarque on back. - A free gift at the event. Saturday, March 27th • 6:30-8:30 • Gwinnett Convention Center Tickets must be obtained at Parsons Gallery only! No tickets available at the door! 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