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C2 | THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 The Tatonton Allessenger www.msgrnews.com District 100% raur Harris Sustaining Club 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club CONTRIBUTED Beth Moss, Abbie Mixon, Susan Mixon, Mike Mixon, and Dr. Tyler Franks at Gatewood. District 6910 PEO CONTRIBUTED Susan Arrington, Sherry Huckaby, Nikki Huckaby, and Dr. Tyler Franks at Putnam High School. Rotary recognizes April Students of the Month The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties has announced its Students of the Month for April 2025: Sherry Huckaby of Putnam County High School, Abbie Mixon at Gatewood Schools, TreVeon Jackson at Greene County High School, Ridge Sardella at Lake Oconee Academy, and Ayla Phillips of Nathanael Greene Academy. Sherry Huckaby is a senior at Putnam County High School and her parents are Nikki Huckaby and Matt Herring. An AP student, Sherry is an editor of the yearbook, and the senior intern for her guidance coun selor. She enjoys reading, Photo shop, and ceramics. After high school, Sherry plans to attend Georgia Military College to pursue a degree in psychology. In 10 years, Sherry sees herself as a therapist with a doctorate in psychology. Susan Arrington is Sherry’s chosen Putnam County High School teacher of the month. Gatewood High School senior Abbie Mixon is the daughter of Mike and Susan Mixon. Abbie is a member of the National Honor Society, involved in Young Life, East Central chair person for Anchor Club, One Act Play, is on the Farmers & Merchants Bank junior board of directors, is secretary of her class, a Gatewood Ambassador, and participates in community service. Abbie has made highest honors throughout high school while being involved in compe tition cheer, sideline cheer, volleyball, and track. Her favorite high school memory is winning the state championship in competition cheer, and she received the honor of making the 2024 All-Star Cheer team. On afternoons and week- ends, Abbie works at Tanning Supreme at Lake Oconee. After high school, Abbie plans to attend Georgia Southern University to major in Biology. Beth Moss, her English teacher, is Abbie’s chosen Gate- wood High School teacher of the month. Greene County High School Student of the Month TreVeon Jackson is a senior and the son of Skylar and Tashe Jackson. TreVeon is a dedicated student known for his positive outlook. He has successfully completed the Welding CTAE course and currently is finishing his final class in the Automo tive CTAE program. TreVeon has recently been involved in various community initiatives, including My Father’s Kitchen, a canned food drive for a local food pantry, donations to Hurricane Helene victims, and participation in community Halloween festivals, among others. TreVeon is caring, kind, and respectful to everyone he meets. After high school, TreVeon plans to attend North Georgia Technical College to pursue commercial truck driving. He is looking forward to traveling long distances and enjoying different sights. For providing guidance throughout TreVeon’s high school years, he named Didi Davis as his Greene County High School teacher of the month. Ridge Sardella is a senior at Lake Oconee Academy. His parents are Tony and Shelley Sardella, and Ashley and Matt Fulton. A straight-A student, Ridge is a member of the LOA Beta Club and an executive board member of the SGA. He also volunteers at Lake Oconee Church every other Sunday. He said his parents are who he respects most, as they make him who he is. After graduating from high school, Ridge plans to attend the University of Georgia to study engineering. He named Mandy Lipscomb as his Lake Oconee Academy teacher of the month. Ayla Phillips is the daughter of Faith Wiggins and Scott Phillips and has attended Nathanael Greene Academy since 2021. Upon graduating, she is considering a career in psychology and currently is taking career academy classes at Greene County High School, along with dual enrollment classes at Athens Technical College this summer. Ayla enjoys writing short stories, making jewelry, and spending time with her family and friends. She has won multiple awards at NGA, including being invited to the Rotary Youth Leader ship Awards camp. Melissa Demaray is Ayla’s chosen Nathanael Greene Academy teacher of the month. “The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is proud to honor its Rotary Students of the Month,” Rotary leaders said. “Each of these exceptional students has demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedica tion to service, and commit ment to their communities that truly embody the spirit of Rotary. Their achievements and character remind us of a bright future ahead, and we are inspired by their contributions.” — Contributed SAVE $350 when you transform your patio into an outdoor oasis. 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The Realtor of the Year award is given to a profes sional who exemplifies leadership, commitment to the community, and outstanding achievement in real estate. Linney’s continued dedication, integrity, and deep local knowledge have made him a trusted name throughout the Lakes Oconee and Sinclair communities. “This recognition is incredibly meaningful to me,” Linney said. “I’ve been honored to serve the families and individuals who make this such a special place to live. It’s always been about more than real estate — it’s about helping people find a home and being part of a community that supports one another.” Over his 15-year career with CBLO, Linney has achieved not only consis tent top sales perfor mance but also has been a mentor and leader within the brokerage and the community. “Jim represents every thing we stand for — professionalism, heart, and an unwavering commit ment to his clients,” CBLO Realty/Lake Country COO and President Jim Willis Jim Linney and respect he has earned, not only from his clients but from his peers and colleagues as well. We’re incredibly proud to have him on our team.” For more information or to connect with Linney, visitcbLakeOconee.com or contact the Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty/Lake Country office at 706-252-8020 or cblakeoconee@gmail.com. — Contributed EATONTON HEALTH REHABILITATION COMMITMENT: HERE. NOW. ALWAYS. Contact us for your Lot and Construction Loans! 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